monsoon (Meaning)
monsoon (n)
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains
any wind that changes direction with the seasons
monsoon (n.)
A wind blowing part of the year from one direction, alternating with a wind from the opposite direction; -- a term applied particularly to periodical winds of the Indian Ocean, which blow from the southwest from the latter part of May to the middle of September, and from the northeast from about the middle of October to the middle of December.
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monsoon Sentence Examples
- The onset of the monsoon brought torrential rains and flooding to the coastal regions.
- Farmers anxiously await the monsoon for its life-giving waters to nourish their crops.
- The monsoon season is characterized by heavy rainfall, strong winds, and occasional thunderstorms.
- The monsoon transformed the arid landscape into a lush and verdant paradise.
- The monsoon winds brought a refreshing change from the oppressive heat of summer.
- The monsoon rainfall provides a vital source of water for both human consumption and irrigation.
- The arrival of the monsoon is celebrated in many cultures with festivals and rituals.
- The monsoon can also cause devastation, with landslides and floods leaving behind a trail of destruction.
- The monsoon's impact on the environment is significant, influencing plant growth, animal behavior, and ecosystem dynamics.
- The monsoon season brings a sense of renewal and rejuvenation to the land, signaling the arrival of a fresh start.
FAQs About the word monsoon
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter, rainy season in southern Asia when the so
cloudburst, storm,downpour, deluge, rainstorm,thunderstorm,
precipitation, drizzle, rainfall, mist, sprinkle, precipitation, drizzle, rainfall,mist, sprinkle
The onset of the monsoon brought torrential rains and flooding to the coastal regions.
Farmers anxiously await the monsoon for its life-giving waters to nourish their crops.
The monsoon season is characterized by heavy rainfall, strong winds, and occasional thunderstorms.
The monsoon transformed the arid landscape into a lush and verdant paradise.
