rainy

adjective

ˈrā-nē 

rainier; rainiest

: marked by, abounding with, or bringing rain

rainy weather

Synonyms

• pouring
• precipitating
• stormy
• wet

Examples of rainy in a Sentence

found that the stretch of cold, rainy weather made his joints swell and ache

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Carabao Cup final goalscorer Alexander Isak is hot on his heels, with the best record in windy and rainy conditions — no doubt helped by Newcastle United’s status as the league’s most northerly club. —Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025

Randy Johnson was the last to do it, ironically for the Giants on June 4, 2009, during the first game of a rainy doubleheader at Washington’s Nationals Park. —Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2025

On windy, rainy, or high-pollen days, stay indoors, keep windows closed, and cover your nose and mouth with a scarf or mask. —Jurairat J. Molina, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025

Previously, rainy years have resulted in spectacular super blooms in 2017, 2019, and 2023. —Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rainy

• for a rainy day
• rainy day
• rainy day fund

Rhymes for rainy

• brainy
• cheyney
• grainy
• rainey
• zany
• allegany
• miscellany
• theophany

Kids Definition

rainy

adjective

ˈrā-nē 

rainier; rainiest

: having much rain

Geographical Definition

Rainy

geographical name

ˈrā-nē 

river 80 miles (129 kilometers) long on the Canada–U.S. boundary between Ontario and Minnesota flowing from Rainy Lake into Lake of the Woods