rainy

[rey-nee]

adjective

rainier, rainiest 

1. characterized by rain.

   rainy weather; a rainy region.

2. wet with rain.

   rainy streets.

3. bringing rain.

   rainy clouds.

rainy

/ ˈreɪnɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by a large rainfall

   a rainy climate

2. wet or showery; bearing rain

Other Word Forms

• rainily adverb
• raininess noun
• unrainy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rainy¹

before 1000; Middle English reyny, Old English rēnig. See rain, -y ¹

Example Sentences

Precipitation outlooks for the month of October — which marks the officials start of California’s rainy season — did not show an uptick in rainfall.

From Los Angeles Times

On a rainy Sunday morning at Rosario's ground on the Ormeau Road in Belfast his colleagues speak of his dedication and talent.

From BBC

The time of year also marks an end to the rainy season, the start of spring and festivities marking a season of renewal and optimism.

From BBC

Mr Kadau recalled how it started like every rainy season - the usual flooding in the streets.

From BBC

Landslides and flash floods are not uncommon across the Indonesian archipelago especially during the rainy season and climate change has made the situation worse, officials say.

From BBC

Related Words

• damp 
• moist 
• stormy 
• wet