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Definition of rain date noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

rain date

noun
 
/ˈreɪn deɪt/
 
/ˈreɪn deɪt/
(North American English)
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  1. an alternative date when an event will take place if it has to be cancelled on the original date because of rain
    • July 15 is our annual fun day (rain date July 22).
    • He will announce a rain date by Monday.
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