noun

raindrop

RAYND-rop

Raindrop (noun) means a single drop of water falling as rain. Example: “A raindrop hit the window and slid slowly down the glass.”

noun

A single drop of water falling as rain.

"A raindrop hit the window and slid slowly down the glass."

"You could hear each raindrop tapping on the tin roof."

How to use raindrop

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOne individual drop of rain, as opposed to rain in general.

Common pairings

a single raindrop raindrops on the window

raindrops plural

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A _____ hit the window and slid slowly down the glass.

From Old English regndropa, simply "rain" plus "drop" — one droplet of falling rain.

Origin: Old English

What does “raindrop” mean?

The word “raindrop” means a single drop of water falling as rain. In plain terms, one individual drop of rain, as opposed to rain in general.

How do you pronounce “raindrop”?

“Raindrop” is pronounced RAYND-rop (/ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ in IPA).

How do you use “raindrop” in a sentence?

Here is “raindrop” used in a sentence: “A raindrop hit the window and slid slowly down the glass.”

What part of speech is “raindrop”?

“Raindrop” is a noun.

Where does the word “raindrop” come from?

The word “raindrop” comes from Old English. From Old English regndropa, simply "rain" plus "drop" — one droplet of falling rain.