rai
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rai
First recorded in 1985–90; from Algerian French raï, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Algerian Arabic (ha er-)ray “(here is the) view, (that's the) thinking,” a phrase often used in the songs
Example Sentences
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But Rai makes up for it with where his ball lands.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
In an age when the world’s best players tend to prioritize distance with their drivers, Rai is one of the game’s lightest hitters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
“I believe in the reasons why I do them,” Rai said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Rai is the oddball wearing not one, but two gloves.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Staring up at Aishwarya Rai on the Bride and Prejudice poster above my bed—a typically well-meaning, completely misguided gift attempt from my mom—I hope I’m not getting ahead of myself.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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