rain

A1
Pronunciation
/ɹeɪn/
/ɹeɪn/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Condensed water falling from a cloud.

Example Sentences
  • The rains came late that year.
2 Definition

Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.

3 Definition

An instance of particles or larger pieces of matter moving or falling through air.

Example Sentences
  • A rain of mortar fire fell on our trenches.
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To have rain fall from the sky.

Example Sentences
  • It will rain today.
2 Definition

To fall as or like rain.

Example Sentences
  • Bombs rained from the sky.
3 Definition

To issue (something) in large quantities.

Example Sentences
  • The boxer rained punches on his opponent's head.
4 Definition

To reign.