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Rainband

UK //ˈreɪn.bænd// US //ˈreɪn.bænd// Pronunciation

Definition

A band or area of precipitation, often associated with a weather system.

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In simple words: A curved area of rain in the atmosphere.

Examples

• The radar shows a rainband approaching the city.
• Meteorologists warned of a heavy rainband that could cause flooding.
• A large rainband can impact multiple areas simultaneously.
• As the storm moved closer, a rainband developed over the ocean.
• Watching the rainband on the satellite image was fascinating.

Usage notes

Use 'rainband' to describe areas of rain in weather contexts. It's more technical and may be less familiar to casual speakers.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a band of rain wrapping around a storm, like a musical band playing a stormy tune.

Collocations

• heavy rainband
• narrow rainband
• continuous rainband

Synonyms

• precipitation band
• rain zone
• storm band

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'rainbow', which is an optical phenomenon.
• Mispronounced the term due to its technical nature.