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

Hikers and rainy destination-goers will also appreciate the discount on The North Face's Antora rain jacket. — Kayla Becker, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026

The regional forecast for the northern Horn of Africa, where for the most part there is only one rainy season per year, is also projected to be below average. — Peter Hailey, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

One rainy afternoon in August, Jean Booth scurried up the stairs of a nondescript Thai restaurant tucked into a strip mall off the highway, shook out her blue, shoulder-length hair and took out her phone. — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The heavy flowering stems of gladiolus need to be supported, especially in windy, rainy conditions. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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