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rainwater

1 of 1noun
/ˈreɪnˌwɔtər/
Forms:rainwaters
1

drops of water that have fallen from the sky as rain

B1
  • The rainwater ran off the roof and into the gutters.
  • The farmer collected rainwater to water the crops during the summer.
  • The ground quickly absorbed the rainwater, preventing flooding in the area.
  • The rainwater was collected in barrels placed around the yard.
  • She was concerned about the quality of the rainwater after the storm.
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