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rainy day

noun

Definition of rainy day

: a period of want or need saving for a rainy day

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Other Words from rainy day

rainy-day \ ˈrā-​nē-​ˌdā How to pronounce rainy-day (audio) \ adjective

Examples of rainy day in a Sentence

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So, on a rainy day near the end of August, Nibert puts on boots and a rain jacket. Keith Bierygolick, Cincinnati.com, "Save the lambs: ‘Most hated man in Yellow Springs’ fights to keep Ohio college from killing animals," 28 Aug. 2019 There wasn’t as much cover then as there is now, so camp was canceled during rainy days. courant.com, "Watching Camp Courant grow over the years," 14 Aug. 2019 Take care to walk the fine line between being generous and holding something back for a rainy day. Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, "Horoscope for July 27, 2019: Cancer, clear up misunderstandings today; Libra return a kindness when needed," 27 July 2019 View this post on Instagram Words truly can’t describe the overflow of love, tears and laughter that was shared on this beautiful, rainy day in Palm Springs. Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Who Is Demi's Girlfriend Kristian Haggerty From 'Bachelor In Paradise'?," 19 July 2019 Whether it’s water day in the backyard, an afternoon at the beach, or a rainy day with your kiddos stuck in the house, these 12 toys are sure to keep the young ones entertained for what’s left of the warm weather. Christen A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Summer’s 12 coolest kids’ toys," 21 July 2019 Sayers announced his presence with authority on a rainy day at Wrigley Field, Dec. 12, 1965. Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, "The Loop Fantasy Football Flashback: Greatest Running Backs of the Century," 12 July 2019 Expect worse weather to come: As temperatures climb in the Northeast, so will the number of gray and rainy days. BostonGlobe.com, "15 things to love and 11 things to loathe about Boston," 2 July 2019 Better yet, 17 of those rainy days took place on days with a high below 80. Chris Bianchi, The Denver Post, "Denver weather: How often does “pool weather” accompany Fourth of July?," 3 July 2019

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First Known Use of rainy day

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

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