monsoon
Translation
monsoon
Examples
The monsoon season brings heavy rain.
The monsoon season brings heavy rain.
Farmers depend on the summer monsoon.
Farmers depend on the summer monsoon.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) monsoon a seasonal wind/rain The monsoon arrives in June.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rainy season, wet season
Etymology
From Arabic 'mawsim' (season), via Portuguese 'monção'.
Memory Tips
Think "moon soon" - the rainy season guided by the moon will be here soon.