mon
soon
Plural
monsoons
1
a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries
- Farmers eagerly anticipate the monsoon season as it brings much-needed rainfall to replenish parched fields and ensure a successful harvest.
- The monsoon rains can be both a blessing and a curse, providing relief from scorching temperatures while also causing flooding and landslides in some areas.
- People in South Asian countries prepare for the monsoon by reinforcing homes and infrastructure to withstand the heavy rains and strong winds.
- The monsoon climate supports lush vegetation and diverse ecosystems, contributing to the rich biodiversity of regions like India and Bangladesh.
- Meteorologists closely monitor atmospheric conditions to predict the onset and duration of the monsoon, helping communities prepare for its arrival.
2
a wind system in southern Asia that reverses direction seasonally, blowing southwest in summer and bringing rain and northeast in winter
- The monsoon shifts direction between summer and winter.
- Meteorologists study the monsoon to predict rainfall patterns.
- Sailors once relied on the monsoon for safe sea travel.
- The summer monsoon carries moisture-laden winds inland.
- Winter monsoons are generally dry and cool.
3
a period of unusually intense or prolonged rainfall
- The town experienced a monsoon that lasted three days.
- Streets flooded during the sudden monsoon.
- The garden was watered by a monsoon of heavy rain.
- Crops were damaged by the unexpected monsoon.
- Travelers had to wait out the monsoon before continuing.