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Definition of rainy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

rainy

adjective
 
/ˈreɪni/
 
/ˈreɪni/
(comparative rainier, superlative rainiest)
Idioms
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  1. having or bringing a lot of rain
    • a rainy day
    • the rainy season
    • the rainiest place in Britain
    Topics Weathera2
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryRainy is used with these nouns:
    • afternoon
    • day
    • morning
    • …
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    Word OriginOld English rēnig (see rain, -y).
Idioms
save, keep, etc. something for a rainy day
  1. to save something, especially money, for a time when you will really need it
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