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

Valentine's Day will likely be rainy during the day and clear up just in time for dinner; however, one forecast model is keeping rain in the area all night. —Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026

But in the rainy winter and spring months, the park becomes a showcase for a diverse, colorful array of blossoms. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026

The elegant design features a water-resistant finish to withstand rainy seasons, while galvanized steel hardware keeps it sturdy year-round. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026

The Princess of Wales, no stranger to the UK's rainy weather and rural terrain, stepped out late last month in a look that's lesson in how functionality can be transformed into elegance. —Alex Sales, Glamour, 7 Feb. 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