Monsoon: meaning, definitions and examples

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monsoon

 

[ mษ’nหˆsuหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather phenomenon

A monsoon is a seasonal wind that brings significant rainfall to certain regions, primarily in South Asia. The term is most commonly associated with the Indian subcontinent, where the summer monsoon occurs between June and September. During this time, the southwest winds pick up moisture from the ocean and lead to heavy downpours, significantly affecting agriculture and water supply. Monsoons can also occur in other parts of the world, but the Indian monsoon is the most well-known for its intensity and duration.

Synonyms

rainy season, wet season

Examples of usage

  • The monsoon season brings much-needed water to the crops.
  • Residents prepare for the annual monsoon flood.
  • The monsoon winds change direction in the autumn.

Translations

Translations of the word "monsoon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคธเฅ‚เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monsun

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ muson

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒัะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monsun

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒณใ‚นใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท muson

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monzรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muson

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฌ์ˆœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ูˆู†ุณูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monsun

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monsรบn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญฃ้ฃŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monsun

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ monsรบn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒััะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ muson

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monzรณn

Etymology

The word 'monsoon' originates from the Arabic term 'mawsim', which means 'season'. It was later adopted into Portuguese as 'monรงรฃo' and eventually made its way into English. The term was historically associated with the wind patterns that affect the Indian Ocean region, and it has been used to describe the seasonal weather systems that bring heavy rains to South Asia. Monsoons play a crucial role in the ecology and economy of the regions they affect, being essential for agriculture in countries like India. Over time, the understanding and study of monsoons have expanded, highlighting their variations and impacts on global weather patterns.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,661, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.