monsoon
Translation
monsoon, rainy season
Examples
The monsoon brings heavy rain to the region.
The monsoon brings heavy rain to the region.
We travelled to India during the monsoon.
We travelled to India during the monsoon.
Grammar Patterns
((the monsoon)) the season of heavy rain in southern Asia We travelled during the monsoon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rainy season, tropical storm
Etymology
From Arabic 'mawsim', meaning 'season'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'moon' shining over a 'soon'-to-arrive flood of rain. This can help you remember 'monsoon'.