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

Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself. —Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026

For all the clouds assembled over a rainy Johannesburg this week, though, many filmmakers remained optimistic — or, at the very least, determined to soldier on in the way that only African creatives know how. —Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026

Make those rainy spring days better with this creamy mushroom soup. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026

For a more budget-friendly pick, try these waterproof hiking pants at Amazon that will keep you dry even in the rainiest places. —Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 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