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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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2025
The ruins of ancient temples, roads, a harbor and a cistern for collecting rainwater lie near Turkey’s western coast.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
Though the gardens did suffer some damage, a new underground stormwater filtration system intended to clean and return rainwater to Sarasota Bay performed exactly as designed.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2025
The ruins of ancient temples, roads, a harbor and a cistern for collecting rainwater lie near Turkey’s western coast.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
Though the gardens did suffer some damage, a new underground stormwater filtration system intended to clean and return rainwater to Sarasota Bay performed exactly as designed.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rainwater
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“Rainwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainwater. Accessed 31 Mar. 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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