noun
Uncommon
monsoon
mon-SOON
Monsoon (noun) means a seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall to a region, or the rainy season it causes. Example: “The monsoon flooded streets across the city within hours.”
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A seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall to a region, or the rainy season it causes.
"The monsoon flooded streets across the city within hours."
"Farmers depend on the monsoon to water their crops each year."
How to use monsoon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA season of heavy, often destructive rain driven by seasonal winds, common in South and Southeast Asia.
Common pairings
monsoon season
monsoon rains
the monsoon arrives
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- Plural
- monsoons
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Etymology
Borrowed through Portuguese and Dutch from an Arabic word for "season," related to a verb meaning "to mark" or "brand."
Rhymes for monsoon
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What does “monsoon” mean?
The word “monsoon” means a seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall to a region, or the rainy season it causes. In plain terms, a season of heavy, often destructive rain driven by seasonal winds, common in South and Southeast Asia.
How do you pronounce “monsoon”?
“Monsoon” is pronounced mon-SOON (/mɑnˈsuːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “monsoon” in a sentence?
Here is “monsoon” used in a sentence: “The monsoon flooded streets across the city within hours.”
What part of speech is “monsoon”?
“Monsoon” is a noun.
Where does the word “monsoon” come from?
The word “monsoon” comes from Dutch. Borrowed through Portuguese and Dutch from an Arabic word for "season," related to a verb meaning "to mark" or "brand.".
Is “monsoon” a common word?
“Monsoon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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