precipitation
noun/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #6,526 most common English word
Meaning
water that falls from the atmosphere to the earth's surface, such as rain, snow, or hail.
Example sentence
The weather forecast warned of heavy precipitation throughout the weekend.
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