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

Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2025

The entire lodge is designed to have a minimal environmental footprint, employing solar energy, rainwater harvesting and a sophisticated waste management system. —Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Old tires left on a property can collect rainwater, creating the ideal environment for mosquitoes to breed. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025

Fun fact: The pavilion's design is meant to collect rainwater, which is then fed into an underground storage system that's used throughout the park. —Megan Stringer, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rainwater

• backwater
• bathwater
• blackwater
• breakwater
• deepwater
• edgewater
• feedwater
• floodwater
• freshwater
• granddaughter
• groundwater
• headwater

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