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
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Theodoric’s Guide for the Holy Land reminded travelers there was no water in Jerusalem other than the rainwater collected by inhabitants and stored in cisterns for daily use.
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Megan Cassidy-Welch, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Here, at Thailand’s first urban farm and zero-waste restaurant, sustainability is the driving force behind everything: from the produce sourced from its organic farm, to the rainwater harvested and reused in its aquaponics system, not to mention its commitment to supporting the local community.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Pan Pacific Orchard features solar panels and rainwater collection, while its food waste is also processed on-site.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Powered entirely on biomass, the facility is also equipped with a rainwater capture and reserve system that improves its water footprint.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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Megan Cassidy-Welch, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Here, at Thailand’s first urban farm and zero-waste restaurant, sustainability is the driving force behind everything: from the produce sourced from its organic farm, to the rainwater harvested and reused in its aquaponics system, not to mention its commitment to supporting the local community.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Pan Pacific Orchard features solar panels and rainwater collection, while its food waste is also processed on-site.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Powered entirely on biomass, the facility is also equipped with a rainwater capture and reserve system that improves its water footprint.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Rainwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainwater. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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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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