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

Among its more iconic designs is the Traveller jacket, made from a lightweight shell fabric amenable to overheated airports or rainy city days. —Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026

Showers in April, when the winter rainy season historically winds down, are not rare, although less common than in March or February. —Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026

Ekelund recommends avoiding May through October—the rainy season—as heavy showers and rough seas can disrupt outdoor activities. —Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026

Despite rainy weather, visitors of all ages were present, including Roseville Vice Mayor Karen Alvord. —Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 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

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