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Definition of monsoon

monsoon

/mɑːnˈsuːn/
mon · soon
Plural:monsoons
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Adjective:monsoonal
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1

The heavy, prolonged rainy season accompanying the seasonal shift in prevailing winds.

Example

"During the summer monsoon, the region experiences daily torrential downpours that replenish the rivers but frequently cause flooding."

2

A seasonal prevailing wind, especially in South and Southeast Asia, that blows from the southwest during summer months, bringing heavy rainfall, and from the northeast during winter.

Example

"The ancient trading ships relied heavily on the predictability of the Indian Ocean monsoon to navigate across the sea."

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• Nearby Words

monorail
monrovia
monsonia
monsoon
monster
monstera
mont blanc

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: via Portuguese 'monção' or Dutch 'moesson', derived from the Arabic word 'mawsim', meaning 'season'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monsoon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monsoon
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