rainier; rainiest
: marked by, abounding with, or bringing rain
rainy weather
Examples of rainy in a Sentence
found that the stretch of cold, rainy weather made his joints swell and ache
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Thursday, temperatures will reach into the mid-40s with rainy conditions.
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Karen Carter, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Crafted to sit right above the ankles and lined with faux fur, these cozy, utilitarian boots are a great addition to your seasonal packing list if you’re headed to a rainy destination.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
However, the sad truth is that those who have turned to traditional digital cameras and infrared sensors often face frustrations when visibility drops, especially when the weather is rainy, foggy, or even when darkness falls.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Greater Cincinnati may see a white Christmas − or a rainy one.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2025
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Karen Carter, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Crafted to sit right above the ankles and lined with faux fur, these cozy, utilitarian boots are a great addition to your seasonal packing list if you’re headed to a rainy destination.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
However, the sad truth is that those who have turned to traditional digital cameras and infrared sensors often face frustrations when visibility drops, especially when the weather is rainy, foggy, or even when darkness falls.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Greater Cincinnati may see a white Christmas − or a rainy one.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Rainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainy. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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Rainy
geographical name
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
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