raindrop

noun

rain·​drop ˈrān-ˌdräp 

: a drop of rain

Examples of raindrop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And a fall breeze isn’t all there is, a tropical storm will help squeeze out some raindrops worth keeping an eye on into early next week. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

The amount of polarization can also reveal how big the rainbow-making raindrops are and possibly even their composition. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Does no one operating these cameras know how to keep the lens clear from raindrops? — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Its generous size can fit up to six seated adults, while its top layer features waterproof material in case of spills or raindrops. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for raindrop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

raindrop

noun

rain·​drop -ˌdräp 

: a drop of rain