Noun: monsoon món'soon or 'món,soon
- A seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
"The monsoon brought much-needed rainfall to the drought-stricken region"
- Any wind that changes direction with the seasons
"The African monsoon affects rainfall patterns across the continent"
- Rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains
"Farmers relied on the monsoon for their crops"
Derived forms: monsoons
Type of: air current, current of air, rain, rainfall, rainy season, wind
Encyclopedia: Monsoon