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rainwater
noun
rain·wa·ter
ˈrān-ˌwȯ-tər
-ˌwä-
: water fallen as rain that has not collected soluble matter from the soil and is therefore soft
Examples of rainwater in a Sentence
a bucket filled with rainwater
Recent Examples on the Web
Still, archaeologists did find evidence that there was a different system for collecting rainwater, which was here directed to a well via a channel.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Sustainable options include rainwater harvesting and graywater systems for water conservation.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
And rainwater, ironically another finite resource now, for toilets.
—Susanne Paola Antonetta, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
The overall feeling is a bit like a Japanese temple—a wide, curved roof which collects rainwater, creating an accidental waterfall at the front.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of rainwater was
before the 12th century
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Cite this Entry
“Rainwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainwater. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
rainwater
noun
rain·wa·ter
-ˌwȯt-ər
-ˌwät-
: water falling or fallen as rain
Biographical Definition
Rainwater
biographical name
Rain·wa·ter
ˈrān-ˌwȯ-tər
-ˌwä-
L(eo) James 1917–1986 American physicist
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