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