Meaning of the word monsoon in English
What does monsoon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
monsoon
US /mɑːnˈsuːn/
UK /mɒnˈsuːn/
Noun
1.
a seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and Southeast Asia, blowing from the southwest between May and September and bringing rain (the wet monsoon), or from the northeast between October and April (the dry monsoon)
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The monsoon season brings heavy rains to the region.
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Farmers eagerly await the arrival of the summer monsoon.
2.
the season in which the monsoon blows
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We experienced heavy flooding during the last monsoon.
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The region is preparing for the upcoming monsoon.