monsoon

/ˈmɒnsoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a seasonal wind in southern Asia, especially one bringing heavy rainfall

“The monsoon rains flooded the streets of Mumbai.”

2. noun

a similar wind in other parts of the world

“The summer monsoon in North America brings warm and humid air from the Gulf of Mexico.”

3. verb

to cause (something) to be blown or swept away by a strong wind, especially a monsoon

“The storm monsooned the beach, erasing all signs of human activity.”

4. verb

to travel or go (somewhere) during a monsoon

“Many tourists monsooned to India to experience the monsoon season.”

Synonyms

  • rainstorm
  • seasonal wind

Antonyms

  • drought
  • dry spell