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

Movie night turns a rainy afternoon into quality time together. — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Forming in California in 2015, indie rockers Momma were a highlight on a rainy Lolla Saturday in the Windy City. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Dugan was a pallbearer at Ruth’s funeral, held on a hot, rainy morning that August. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 31 July 2026

However, possible rainy weather has forced the agency to change plans. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 July 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