rainy day
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of rainy day
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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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
On a stereotypically rainy day in Manchester, we're ushered into a kitchen that at first glance appears to be in a normal terraced house.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
You want to avoid inflation eating into that fund while it waits for that proverbial rainy day.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
On a rainy day in December, Ayala maneuvered his truck one final time through Mount Washington’s narrow streets.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
They were dirty, not with the spectacular dirt of boys who have fallen into mud or been brought down hard on a rainy day.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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