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

The air is cleaner during rainfall and after it because raindrops wash dirty particles out of the atmosphere.

From BBC

There were only some brief light raindrops during the delay, and after play resumed.

From Seattle Times

After May’s scream, the Black Forest had gone dead, not a single sound escaping, not even the pattering of raindrops on the canopy of branches.

From Literature

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