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 micro-car rolls on four 12-inch wheels wearing 125/65 tires, and benefits from a relatively short hood for good visibility through a windshield that's kept clear during rainy spells by a single wiper. —New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025

A number of states have stepped in to cover the gap, or to provide additional money to food banks; Texas, which has a multibillion-dollar rainy-day fund, has done neither. —Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025

This sturdy boot's exterior is waterproof and designed to keep feet completely dry in rainy or snowy conditions, while the interior is lined with a soft, shearling-like wool blend that keeps feet snuggly warm. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025

Michigan is in for a rainy and snowy weekend, marking the first measurable snowfall — with some areas getting plenty to measure. —Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025

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