rainy day

noun

1. a time of need or emergency.

   saving money for a rainy day.

rainy day

noun

1. a future time of need, esp financial

Other Word Forms

• rainy-day adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rainy day¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

“But we’ve been planning for a rainy day, and this certainly is that rainy day.”

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"It was a rainy day. It wasn't very hot out," he said, explaining that the fortuitous weather helped to "keep the stink down".

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It’s a rainy day back in March, as the Australian trio work through different live sets for different situations — festivals, arenas, large amphitheaters and, most significantly, their own slate of stadium headline shows.

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If it’s a rainy day, all bets are off.

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Then, Councilmember David Penaloza proposed taking the $1 million from the city’s rainy day fund, but city staff explained that the process for pulling from the reserves would require additional meetings and votes.

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