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monsoon season

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noun

  • The time of year, especially in South and Southeast Asia, characterized by heavy, persistent rainfall and a prevailing wind from the southwest.

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California’s first storms of the monsoon season are expected to arrive this weekend, raising concerns about heightened wildfire risk.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Attention is now turning to July, the wettest month of India's monsoon season.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Thesaurus

Possible Synonyms

  • wet season
  • the rains
  • rainy season
  • period of heavy rainfall

Possible Antonyms

  • dry season
  • drought period
  • arid spell

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