raindrop

[ reyn-drop ]

noun

1. a drop of rain.

Word History and Origins

Origin of raindrop¹

before 1000; Middle English rein-drop ( e ); Old English regndropa; rain, drop

Example Sentences

But in real life, catching a home-run ball is about as easy as catching a raindrop in a thunderstorm.

From Los Angeles Times

Those looking skyward across Western Washington will instead enjoy views of varying shades of gray, perhaps having to dodge a raindrop or two while they’re at it.

From Seattle Times

Each time a raindrop slams into the mortar between the brick and stone, it drives the water from the previous raindrop deeper into the chimney.

From Seattle Times

At last, the tiniest drop of yellow-tinted liquid fell like a raindrop.

From Salon

At last, the tiniest drop of yellow-tinted liquid fell like a raindrop.

From Salon