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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Because rainwater and water from residences share the same sewer pipes, excessive rain can lead to water backups in streets and basements, according to the water reclamation district.
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William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Along with a separate state-run system, the project transports Sierra Nevada snowmelt and rainwater from the confluence of two major rivers that form the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
Staff will cover the benefits of collecting rainwater and some best practices for making rain barrels.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
That included fighting fires from homeowners' properties, using residents' resources like pools, spas, rainwater tanks and water tanks to extinguish flames, in addition to the company's own fire retardants.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Along with a separate state-run system, the project transports Sierra Nevada snowmelt and rainwater from the confluence of two major rivers that form the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
Staff will cover the benefits of collecting rainwater and some best practices for making rain barrels.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
That included fighting fires from homeowners' properties, using residents' resources like pools, spas, rainwater tanks and water tanks to extinguish flames, in addition to the company's own fire retardants.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Rainwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainwater. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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