monsoon

[US]/ˌmɒnˈsuːn/
[UK]/ˌmɑːnˈsuːn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. seasonal wind; rainy season; trade wind.

Phrases & Collocations

monsoon season

monsoon climate

subtropical monsoon climate

monsoon rainfall

monsoon rain

Example Sentences

The monsoon rains started early this year.

Travelling is much more difficult during the monsoon.

The south-west monsoon sets in during April.

9. The Indian monsoon initiated in late Miocene time, caused by the uplift of the Himalayas, and the increased precipitation has accelerated the headward erosion of the Brahmaputra River.

The monsoon season brings heavy rainfall to the region.

Farmers rely on the monsoon for watering their crops.

The monsoon winds change direction depending on the season.

Monsoon rains can cause flooding in low-lying areas.

Many people enjoy the cool breeze that comes with the monsoon.

Monsoon climate is characterized by wet and dry seasons.

The monsoon brought relief to the drought-stricken region.

Residents prepare for the monsoon by stocking up on supplies.

The monsoon hit the coast with strong winds and heavy rain.

Monsoon season is a crucial time for farmers to plant their crops.

Real-world Examples

Now the monsoons pose a new challenge.

Source: VOA Standard English - Asia

Vast reservoirs will catch the monsoon rains to replenish the aquifers.

Source: "BBC Documentary: Home"

Monsoon rains unleashed landslides and floods that washed away roads and buildings in other areas.

Source: VOA Standard English - Asia

We found out that the winter monsoon increased at the time that the summer monsoon decreased.

Source: Reel Knowledge Scroll

We sell our land during the monsoons.

Source: VOA Standard English - Asia

The highest risk comes just before the monsoon.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

In South Asia, the monsoon winds bring rain.

Source: VOA Special July 2023 Collection

Every monsoon season is different in different areas.

Source: PBS Interview Environmental Series

It's been one of North Korea's longest-ever monsoon seasons.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2020

Nearly all the rain falls during the summer monsoon.

Source: Human Planet

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