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 National Weather Service says drought conditions should improve in June, once the rainy season kicks in. —Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026

Hem Sinath fears that weakened structures could collapse during the rainy season, which normally begins in late May or early June and continues through October. —ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026

In the 1950s and ’60s, mud filled its streets during the rainy season. —Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026

The Calabrese family turned the weekend into a mini vacation, trading a warm and tropical destination for the big dance in rainy Philadelphia. —Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 21 Mar. 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