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

There are waterproof Sorel boots for rainy-day exploring, classic Adidas sneakers for casual outfits, and plenty of polished options, from slingback flats and ballet flats to easy slip-on loafers. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026

Clippers fans also deserve more than having their parking picked up until an hour before game time, on one rainy workday, on late notice. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

The Police Department later released video of what happened after the silver Nissan drove away on that rainy evening. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The song began with an image of McDoom on a dark, rainy road, following a light. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 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