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rainy
adjective
[ ˈreɪni ]
• (of weather, a period, or an area) having or characterized by considerable rainfall.
• "a rainy afternoon"
Similar:
wet
,
showery
, drizzly,
damp
,
inclement
,
Opposite:
dry
,
Origin:
Old English rēnig (see rain, -y1).
Phrases
a rainy day
• used in reference to a possible time in the future when money will be needed.
"putting money by for a rainy day"