rainy

adjective

ˈrā-nē 

rainier; rainiest

: marked by, abounding with, or bringing rain

rainy weather

Synonyms of rainy

• 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

Leaf curl symptoms are common early in the growing season when weather patterns shift from wet and rainy to hot and dry. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026

The cave lies in central Xaisomboun province, many hours drive from the nearest cities on muddy roads that have been lashed by the rainy season. —Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026

Following an extended stretch of rainy weather, a big pattern change has arrived. —Cutter Martin, CBS News, 28 May 2026

Last month, as a steady, pre-rainy season wind whipped off the Atlantic Ocean, the sounds of samba, morna and jazz filled the streets. —Ricci Shryock, NPR, 27 May 2026

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
• terrane

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