rainfall
The amount or occurrence of rain over a period of time.
The heavy rainfall caused minor flooding in the streets.
rainstorm
A storm characterized by heavy rain, often accompanied by wind or thunder.
We had to cancel the picnic because of the sudden rainstorm.
raindrop
A single drop of rain.
A raindrop hit the window and traced a slow path downward.
raincoat
A waterproof coat worn to protect the body from rain.
She put on her raincoat before stepping outside.
raincheck
A promise to reschedule an event or a voucher issued when an event is postponed because of rain.
I'll take a raincheck on dinner; can we go next week instead?
rainbow
A multicolored arc in the sky formed by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through raindrops.
After the storm, a bright rainbow stretched across the horizon.
rainwater
Water that falls as rain or water collected from rainfall.
They store rainwater in barrels to water the garden.
rainmaker
Someone who brings in significant business or success; originally, a person believed to cause rain.
In the firm, she's considered the rainmaker because she attracts major clients.
rainproof
Designed or treated to resist or repel rain; waterproof.
The backpack is rainproof, so your belongings stay dry on wet days.
raining
The action or condition of precipitation occurring as rain; used to describe that rain is falling.
It's raining so hard that the roads are slick.