noun
monsoon
mon-SOON
noun
1
A seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall to a region, or the rainy season it causes.
"The monsoon flooded streets across the city within hours."
"Farmers depend on the monsoon to water their crops each year."
How to Use Monsoon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA season of heavy, often destructive rain driven by seasonal winds, common in South and Southeast Asia.
Common pairings
monsoon season
monsoon rains
the monsoon arrives
Word Forms
monsoons plural
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Etymology
Borrowed through Portuguese and Dutch from an Arabic word for "season," related to a verb meaning "to mark" or "brand."