rainy day

noun

: a period of want or need
saving for a rainy day
rainy-day adjective

Examples of rainy day in a Sentence

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Our state relies significantly on our progressive tax system and rainy day fund to navigate our unpredictable revenue streams and spending habits. Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 Kaia Gerber is taking comfort on this rainy day in New York with her favorite pair of sneakers. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024 Just like choosing rain boots, finding the right jacket depends on your local weather, your preferred rainy day activities, and your personal style. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 2 Oct. 2024 Even unscented candles can create a cozy atmosphere ideal for movie nights, reading a great book on a rainy day off, or having friends over for a fall cocktail (or two). Monica Bell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024 The feature story paints a depressing and chaotic image of the neighborhood: on a rainy day beneath an underpass on Kensington Avenue, drug users trying to stay dry were injecting in public, nodding off on sidewalks glistening from the rain. Ryan Hampton, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024 The Whisper Rain Shell’s waterproofing kept SELF’s tester dry on drizzly rainy days, and its sealed seams helped block out both water and wind. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 2 Oct. 2024 For those looking to occupy themselves on a rainy day or tap into their inner artist, the lobby-level Craft Room includes art supplies and essentials. Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Flexible thermoplastic rubber outsoles provide traction and grip on rainy days, while the breathable footbed keeps feet cool and comfortable. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rainy day was circa 1580

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“Rainy day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainy%20day. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

rainy day

noun
: a period of need or want
set a little money aside for a rainy day
rainy-day adjective

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