rainmaker

rain·mak·er

noun \ˈrān-ˌmā-kər\

Definition of RAINMAKER

1

: a person who produces or attempts to produce rain by artificial means

2

: a person (as a partner in a law firm) who brings in new business; also : a person whose influence can initiate progress or ensure success

— rain·mak·ing \-ˌmā-ˈkiŋ\ noun

First Known Use of RAINMAKER

1775

Rhymes with RAINMAKER

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