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rainy

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪni/

adj

Etymology: From Middle English reyny, from Old English reġniġ, from Proto-West Germanic *regnag, from Proto-Germanic *regnagaz (“rainy”), equivalent to rain + -y. Cognate with Saterland Frisian rienig (“rainy”), West Frisian reinich (“rainy”), Dutch regenig (“rainy”), German regnig (“rainy”), Swedish regnig (“rainy”).

  1. Pouring with rain; wet; showery

    Due to the rainy weather, we decided not to play in the park.

    It's a very rainy day, so let's stay indoors.