Raindrop

Pronunciation: /reɪndrɒp/

Definitions of raindrop

noun a small, round mass of liquid that falls from the sky as rain

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a raindrop fall from the sky.

A2 The raindrops were gently tapping on the window.

B1 Each raindrop seemed to dance as it hit the ground.

B2 The raindrops created a soothing sound as they landed on the roof.

C1 The raindrops glistened in the sunlight, creating a beautiful spectacle.

C2 The raindrops cascaded down in a mesmerizing display of nature's power.

Examples of raindrop in a Sentence

formal The raindrop fell gently from the sky onto the ground.

informal I love watching raindrops race down the window during a storm.

slang That raindrop was so tiny, it was like a little tear from the sky.

figurative Each raindrop represents a fresh start and a new beginning.

Grammatical Forms of raindrop

• past tense: rained
• plural: raindrops
• comparative: more rainy
• superlative: most rainy
• present tense: rain
• future tense: will rain
• perfect tense: has rained
• continuous tense: raining
• singular: raindrop
• positive degree: rainy
• infinitive: to rain
• gerund: raining
• participle: rained

Origin and Evolution of raindrop

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'raindrop' originated from Old English, where 'regn' meant rain and 'dropa' meant a small quantity of liquid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'raindrop' has remained consistent in its meaning of a single drop of rain falling from the sky.