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Definition of
rainy adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
rainy
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ˈreɪni
/
/
(
rainier
,
rainiest
)
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having or bringing a lot of rain
a rainy day
the rainy season
the rainiest place in the continental U.S.
Idioms
save, keep, etc. something for a rainy day
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to save something, especially money, for a time when you will really need it
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save, keep, etc. something for a rainy day
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save, keep, etc. something for a rainy day
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noun
rainwear
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