rain gauge

noun

1. an instrument for measuring rainfall.

rain gauge

noun

1. an instrument for measuring rainfall or snowfall, consisting of a cylinder covered by a funnel-like lid Also calledpluviometer

Word History and Origins

Origin of rain gauge¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

As a deep area of low pressure trundled north-westwards across the UK, once again the rain gauges filled and roads and rivers flooded.

From BBC

By using a new method and relying heavily on measurements from rain gauges from 1900 to 2020, researchers were able to more robustly determine how human activities have influenced rainfall in the United States.

From Science Daily

NRW also has weather stations, including rain gauges, at 10 of the highest risk tips.

From BBC

Stalagmites are common cave formations that act as ancient rain gauges that record historic climate change.

From Science Daily

Almost a month's rain fell on Sunday at the Birds Hill rain gauge on the edge of Exmoor.

From BBC