raindrop

UK: ˈreɪndrɒp | US: ˈreɪndrɑːp

Definition

  1. n. a single drop of rain

Structure
rain <precipitation from clouds>drop <small liquid particle>
Etymology

The word "raindrop" is a straightforward compound of "rain" (Old English regn, meaning precipitation) and "drop" (Old English dropa, meaning a small liquid globule). It emerged in Middle English as a literal descriptor for individual units of falling rain, reflecting the Germanic tendency to create transparent compound nouns. The logic is purely descriptive, combining two elemental concepts to form a tangible natural phenomenon.

Examples

  1. A raindrop slid down the window pane.

  2. Each raindrop glistened like a tiny diamond in the sunlight.

  3. The artist painted the raindrops with delicate precision.

  4. A sudden raindrop startled her as she walked outside.

  5. The sound of raindrops on the roof was soothing.