Monsoon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɒnˈsuːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Monsoon is a noun meaning Any of a number of winds associated with regions where most rain falls during a particular season.
Meaning
Any of a number of winds associated with regions where most rain falls during a particular season.
More Meanings
- Tropical rainy season when the rain lasts for several months with few interruptions.
- The rains themselves.
- Entire meteorological systems with such characteristics.
- (figurative) Any heavy rainstorm.
Example Sentences
Floods in northern India, mostly in the small state of Uttarakhand, have wrought disaster on an enormous scale. The early, intense onset of the monsoon on June 14th swelled rivers, washing away roads, bridges, hotels and even whole villages. Rock-filled torrents smashed vehicles and homes, burying victims under rubble and sludge.
Word Forms
- monsoons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seasonal, torrential, season, rainfall, rains, rainstorm.
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