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

In September, colorful ornaments began appearing along her commute, lifting her spirits beneath the dark sky of the rainy season. —Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 22 Dec. 2025

They’re also made with a grippy sole that provides a ton of traction across several kinds of terrain from airport floors to rainy city streets. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025

The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down during rainy conditions, especially at night, when visibility is reduced. —Da Lin, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025

Will Richard makes most of opportunity One adjustment Kerr made in rainy San Francisco was giving an unheralded rookie another chance. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Dec. 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