Meaning of the word rainwater in English

What does rainwater mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rainwater

US /ˈreɪnˌwɑː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈreɪnˌwɔː.tər/
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Noun

water that has fallen as rain, rather than water from a tap or river

Example:
The garden is watered using collected rainwater.
We installed a system to harvest rainwater for household use.