Rainy
/ˈreɪni/
Definitions
Characterized by or bringing rain.
/ˈreɪni/
Characterized by rain; with a lot of rain.
The forecast predicts a rainy weekend.
💡 Simply: A 'rainy' day is like when the sky is crying and water falls from the clouds. Imagine it's raining outside – that's a rainy day! Like, "Let's play inside, it's too rainy to go out!"
👶 For kids: When it's raining outside.
More Examples
We had a rainy afternoon at the beach.
The flowers thrived in the rainy season.
She brought a rainy day book to read in front of a crackling fire.
How It's Used
"It's a rainy day, perfect for staying indoors."
"The rainy weather put a damper on the picnic plans."
Idioms & expressions
Save for a rainy day
To save money or resources for a time when they might be needed.
"I always try to save for a rainy day, just in case something unexpected happens."
From Old English *rænig*, from *regn* (rain) + -y (suffix forming adjectives).
The word 'rainy' has been used in English for centuries, indicating the common experience of rain and its impact on daily life.