Beginner Weather & Nature

Monsoon

/mɒnˈsuːn/ noun

Meaning

A seasonal wind bringing heavy rain, especially in South and Southeast Asia.

हिंदी मेंएक मौसमी हवा जो भारी बारिश लाती है, विशेष रूप से दक्षिण और दक्षिण-पूर्व एशिया में।

Example Sentences

“The monsoon arrives in June.”

मानसून जून में आता है।

“Farmers wait for the monsoon rains.”

किसान मानसून की बारिश का इंतज़ार करते हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

Refers to a whole seasonal system, not just any single heavy rainfall — a more specific term than "downpour".

Good to Know

Countable
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Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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