monsoon

monsoon Definition

mon·soon (män so̵̅o̅n′)

noun

a seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean and S Asia, blowing from the southwest from April to October, and from the northeast during the rest of the year
the season during which this wind blows from the southwest, characterized by heavy rains
any wind that reverses its direction seasonally or blows constantly between land and adjacent water

Etymology: MDu monssoen < Port monção < Ar mausim, a time, a season

monsoon Related Forms

mon·soon′al adjective

monsoon Synonyms

monsoon Usage Examples

Converse of object

follow: This water war follows several disastrous monsoons in India - the probable result, campaigners argue, of global warming.
predict: Monsoon on Line Monsoon information, particularly on predicting monsoons.

Converse of subject

Adjective modifier

southwest: April is the onset of the southwest monsoon over southern Somalia.
northeast: Most rain, however, falls during the northeast monsoon ( November to March ).
southwest: The southwest monsoon is a gentler affair, bringing frequent rainfall to the west coast from July to September.
northeast: The best time to visit is between November and March during the northeast monsoon when it is dry with very little wind.
Asian: Therefore in August 1997, we started our first thematic web site concerned with the prediction of the Asian summer monsoon.
tropical: The climate varies from tropical monsoon in the south to temperate in the north.

Modifies a noun

rainfall: The present skill of the model does not allow a quantitative forecast of the monsoon rainfall over India.
rain: Coastal areas have heavy monsoon rain from March to November.
season: To some, the monsoon season brings the feeling of fear, perhaps of flooding.
circulation: This enhanced monsoon circulation is associated with enhanced precipitation over India.
shower: From the arrival of the first monsoon showers, announced by the cry of the peacock, the birds begin their songs.
cloud: Monsoon clouds are often likened to Krishna, finally arriving to quench the thirst of his lovers.

Noun used with modifier

summer: These PV values are often exceeded during the summer monsoon period.
post: If you are considering a visit to the Himalayas post monsoon, please get in contact soon to book your place.
winter: The central coast north of Nha Trang has a similar climate with the winter monsoon bringing cool, wet weather between December and February.
northeast: The northeast monsoon has the worst effect on mangrove communities.

Preposition: in

south: The climate varies from tropical monsoon in the south to temperate in the north.

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