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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The water of the deep lake is stratified, with a shallow layer of fresh rainwater occupying the upper 150 feet.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The photos show dust, scratches, stains and streaking from rainwater but Edison officials say the stainless steel canisters have not suffered damage or stress corrosion cracking that could pose a safety risk to the public.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
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, 20 Oct. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The water of the deep lake is stratified, with a shallow layer of fresh rainwater occupying the upper 150 feet.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The photos show dust, scratches, stains and streaking from rainwater but Edison officials say the stainless steel canisters have not suffered damage or stress corrosion cracking that could pose a safety risk to the public.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
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, 20 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 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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