rainy day
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of rainy day
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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But paying a dividend, reducing debt or building up cash for a rainy day can be better choices sometimes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The measure would also allow lawmakers to exempt money they put into the rainy day fund and the temporary holding account from state spending limits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
The proposed changes would exempt deposits into the rainy day fund and a short term reserve, called the “Projected Surplus Temporary Holding Account,” from the state appropriations limit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
We all know we are supposed to put something away for a rainy day, including our old age, it is just hard to find the money.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Capricorn’s village didn’t look like a dangerous place on the gray rainy day when Meggie set eyes on it again.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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