Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
runoff
noun
ˈrʌnˌɔf
Definition
Runoff is the part of precipitation that flows over the land and is not absorbed into the ground.
Examples
- The heavy rainfall caused a significant increase in runoff into the river.
- Farmers need to manage runoff to prevent soil erosion.
- The city implemented a new drainage system to handle stormwater runoff.
Meaning
It typically refers to water that travels across the surface of the ground after rain or melting snow, eventually reaching bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, or oceans.
Synonyms
- Drainage
- Flow
- Surge
