Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Water that has fallen from the clouds in rain, and has not sunk into the earth.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Rainwater.
Examples
-
Rainwater is harvested for irrigation and shrubs to offset CO2 emissions have been planted.
Luxury Eco-Villas 2010
-
Rainwater is very nice for bathing, and washing clothes.
Summer in review Canadian silver bug/Green Assassin Brigade 2009
-
Rainwater is recycled in the toilets and there are even special accommodations for low-emission vehicles.
Florence Hudson: Smarter Buildings Make for a Sustainable Future Florence Hudson 2010
-
Rainwater is collected from the roof and stored on the side of the house.
Affordable Housing Meets Green Building In Prefab Birchway Eco Community | Inhabitat 2010
-
Rainwater is an obvious solution for dish and clothes washing water, and bathing water.
-
Rainwater is an obvious solution for dish and clothes washing water, and bathing water.
-
One of the singers who used to be on the show a lot was a guy named Marvin Rainwater.
When I was in high school ... Frank Wilson 2006
-
The board did not name Rainwater's successor as chairman.
Jacksonville Business News - Local Jacksonville News | Jacksonville Business Journal 2010
-
The board did not name Rainwater's successor as chairman.
National Business News - Local Business News | bizjournals 2010
-
(Soundbite of song, "Rainwater") Mr. BENTLEY: And I just love the sound.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.