rainmaker
noun
rain·mak·er
ˈrān-ˌmā-kər 
1
: a person who produces or attempts to produce rain by artificial means
2
: a person (such as a partner in a law firm) who brings in new business
also
: a person whose influence can initiate progress or ensure success
Examples of rainmaker in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
To make cold brew, add coarsely ground coffee to the container, place the rainmaker lid on top, then slowly pour 24 oz.
—
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
When the tree crashes out of their living room, their identity is finally revealed; Gogo was a renowned traditional healer and Janet was a rainmaker.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Regardless of development, the area of disturbed weather is expected to be a rainmaker in the region.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for rainmaker
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
When the tree crashes out of their living room, their identity is finally revealed; Gogo was a renowned traditional healer and Janet was a rainmaker.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Regardless of development, the area of disturbed weather is expected to be a rainmaker in the region.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for rainmaker
Cite this Entry
“Rainmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainmaker. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLegal Definition
rainmaker
noun
rain·mak·er
ˈrān-ˌmā-kər
: a person (as a partner in a law firm) who brings in new business
rainmaking
noun
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share