Recent Examples on the WebWhile there are a couple of chances for raindrops ahead, none seem likely to deliver much, and clearer skies should dominate.—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 5 July 2024 The truck sends out a narrow beam of radar waves that hit objects flying through the air, everything from raindrops to two-by-fours.—Evan Bush, NBC News, 22 June 2024 Hail forms when raindrops get carried upward into very cold parts of the atmosphere and become frozen, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024 While many of the royals and attendees held umbrellas to shield themselves from raindrops during the event, Zara, 43, added an unexpected yet handy piece to her pink shoes.—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for raindrop
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of raindrop was
before the 12th century
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