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

Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025

From the start, the idea was to revitalize Eagle Crest Plaza, which became blighted due to years of neglect and deterioration by rainwater detention. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025

That aerates the soil and provides entry points for rainwater, which nourishes tree roots. —Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 May 2025

All are made from pure sugarcane and pristine rainwater from Mount Waiʻaleʻale, fostering a deep connection to Kauai’s sugarcane heritage and a commitment to their community and sustainability practices. —Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 8 May 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