runoff
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for runoff, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Rain or irrigation water that flows off the surface of the land instead of soaking in.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use runoff
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from the verb phrase "run off".
Full origin of runoff →Frequently asked questions
What does “runoff” mean?
The word “runoff” means rain or irrigation water that flows off the surface of the land instead of soaking in. In plain terms, either water draining off land, or a tie-breaking extra round in a competition or election.
How do you use “runoff” in a sentence?
Here is “runoff” used in a sentence: “Farm runoff carried fertilizer into the nearby river.”
What part of speech is “runoff”?
“Runoff” is a noun.
Is “runoff” a common word?
“Runoff” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “runoff” have?
“Runoff” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: rain or irrigation water that flows off the surface of the land instead of soaking in.