monsoon

Definitions

A seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and Southeast Asia, blowing from the southwest between May and September and bringing rain.

The rainy season accompanying the wet monsoon.

Any wind that changes direction with the seasons.

Examples

The heavy monsoon rains caused the river to overflow its banks.

Farmers in the region rely on the annual monsoon to irrigate their crops.

We had to cancel our hiking trip because of the sudden onset of the monsoon.

Synonyms

rainy season wet season downpour deluge torrent rainfall precipitation

Antonyms

drought dry season aridity dearth parchedness desiccation sunshine