Precipitation
/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn/noun
Water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
The weather forecast promises three days of heavy precipitation.
Often appears as...
- rainfall precipitation
- heavy precipitation
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Reports
Used often in meteorology to discuss weather conditions and forecasts.
Bring an umbrella; the precipitation levels will be high tomorrow.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Rain
Remember, precipitation includes all forms of water, like snow and hail, not just rain.
We expect some precipitation this winter, possibly snow or sleet.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Intensity
Use adjectives like 'heavy' or 'light' to describe the amount and intensity.
Due to light precipitation, the event will proceed as scheduled.
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