rainbow
noun
a bow or arc of prismatic colors appearing in the heavens opposite the sun and caused by the refraction and reflection of the sun's rays in drops of rain.
rainbows
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pluralof rainbow.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“This situation is clearly not all sunshine and rainbows, it’s cold and foggy.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
If the fish remain in freshwater, they’ll be considered rainbows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
"This is not going to be the festival of rainbows and kisses as it was in the past," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025
"Last season, we did some negative stuff but everything was all sunshine and rainbows everywhere. Now it sounds like we're going to be in a relegation battle - that's how it works in the world."
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025
Her fingernails were metallic rainbows and pointed at the ends.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
