1. water that falls from clouds in the sky in drops
2. a fall of rain; a period when it is raining

1. to fall as water drops from clouds in the sky
2. to fall or come down like rain

Examples

• The rain started falling heavily in the afternoon.
• We got caught in the rain without an umbrella.
• It has been raining all day.
• The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow.
• Confetti rained down on the parade.
• The garden needs more rain to grow properly.
• She loves the sound of rain on the roof.