Pronunciation: /mɑnˈsun/
noun a seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and Southeast Asia, blowing from the southwest between May and September and bringing rain (the wet monsoon), or from the northeast between October and April (the dry monsoon)
A1 In India, the monsoon season brings heavy rain.
A2 Farmers rely on the monsoon for watering their crops.
B1 The monsoon typically lasts from June to September in Southeast Asia.
B2 Residents in flood-prone areas prepare for the monsoon by reinforcing their homes.
C1 Climate change has been affecting the patterns of the monsoon in recent years.
C2 Meteorologists study various factors to predict the onset of the monsoon accurately.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a monsoon
A1 The monsoon season brought heavy rain to the region.
A2 We had to cancel our picnic due to the monsoon weather.
B1 The monsoon climate in Southeast Asia can be unpredictable.
B2 The monsoon rains caused flooding in several low-lying areas.
C1 The monsoon patterns have been shifting in recent years due to climate change.
C2 Scientists are studying the monsoon phenomenon to better understand its impact on global weather patterns.
formal The monsoon season in Southeast Asia typically lasts from June to September.
informal I love watching the rain during monsoon season.
slang Let's chill at home and enjoy the monsoon vibes.
figurative The emotional monsoon of her tears couldn't be stopped.
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