1
: a periodic wind especially in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia
2
: the season of the southwest monsoon in India and adjacent areas that is characterized by very heavy rainfall
3
: rainfall that is associated with the monsoon
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floods caused by summer monsoons
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Christophe Lavaysse, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2025
Two months after a devastating monsoon storm caused severe flash flooding in the Havasupai area, Gov. Katie Hobbs held a commendation ceremony to recognize the heroic efforts of first responders and local tribal members who assisted in the emergency evacuation.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024
With the monsoon season fast approaching, the United Nations has warned the crisis could escalate without immediate and sustained international support.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
Its courtyard serves as a natural collection area for rainwater, with the curved, perforated wall directing monsoon rains into a captivating flow.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Monsoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monsoon. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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monsoon
noun
mon·soon
män-ˈsün 
1
: a periodic wind in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia
2
: the rainy season that accompanies the southwest monsoon
3
: rainfall that is associated with the monsoon season
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