monsoon
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- noun
- /mɒnˈsuːn/
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monzón
- So we were here at the tail end of the monsoon when river volumes are 30 times the dry-season volumes.
- monsoon season
- monsoon rains
- monsoon winds
In order to help us save ourselves, scientists are scurrying to figure out how monsoons do a whole lot more than rain.
- In order to help us save ourselves, scientists are scurrying to figure out how monsoons do a whole lot more than rain.
- So we were outside, but sorry, we were outside, and suddenly the skies opened up and a monsoon rained down upon us.
- And we was in the worst hurricane monsoon weather that was known to man.
- However, I do like the bag, but on the whole monsoon I will not be coming back ever.
- It would be very daunting to be stormed because if people die in a monsoon around the world, you could have stopped earthquake.
- We have crazy things that we're doing in Manila during the monsoon and if you want to see what we do, watch the video right there.
Examples
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During monsoon season, heavy rains are common across much of India.
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Heavy rain is forecast in Northern Thailand as the monsoon season starts early.
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You know, it's, it's monsoon season.
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When does the monsoon start?
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From June to August, the monsoon season starts, with heavy rainfall throughout the province.
Academic text (2013) -
AES incidence was highest among boys <6 years of age, and cases peaked during monsoon season.
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Climate is humid subtropical with hot, humid summers accompanied by a monsoon season followed by cool winters.
Academic text (2015) -
The vegetation was dry-looking and brown-colored, awaiting the monsoons that arrive in November for welcome moisture.
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The farmers eagerly anticipate the arrival of the monsoon for its much-needed rainfall.
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In Southeast Asia, the monsoon brings a dramatic change in weather, often leading to flooding.
Synonyms
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The time of year when most rain falls in tropical regions
Compounds
How Rainy
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Etymology
Monsoon comes from the Arabic word mawsim and the Portuguese monção, both meaning 'season'. A helpful way to remember it is that a monsoon is the strong seasonal wind that brings the long, rainy season to a region.