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

The offense again didn’t manage much during the windy, rainy conditions in Game 2. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

On-and-off showers are expected to move into the Kansas City area Friday, setting up a potentially rainy weekend. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Cavett just showed up on their Alabama doorstep one rainy night with an infant in a stroller and no place to go, Sandles testified. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Californians should brace themselves for a wet and rainy winter. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 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