B2nounnatureenvironment
US/mɑːnˈsuːn/
UK/mɒnˈsuːn/
a season of very heavy rain in South and Southeast Asia, or the wind that brings it
In context
The monsoon usually begins in June and lasts until September.
Farmers depend on the monsoon to water their rice fields.
Heavy monsoon rains flooded several roads in the region.
Words that go with monsoon
noun + noun
- monsoon seasonMonsoon season brings daily afternoon storms.
- monsoon rainMonsoon rain turned the streets into rivers.
- monsoon floodsMonsoon floods forced thousands to leave their homes.
- monsoon windsMonsoon winds change direction twice a year.
adjective + noun
- the summer monsoonThe summer monsoon brings most of the rain each year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is monsoon now.Correct: It is monsoon season now.