rain
rain · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
Water that falls from clouds in drops.
- 2.
A large quantity of something falling or arriving.
- 3.
(the rains) The season of heavy continuous rain in tropical countries.
- 4.
Fall as rain.
- 5.
Fall in large quantities.
- 6.
Send down in large quantities.
Forms
plural: rains
Phrases & expressions
- •rain cats and dogs — Rain very heavily.
- •rain check — A ticket for future use; a promise to do something later.
- •rain on someone's parade — Spoil someone's plans or enjoyment.
- •right as rain — Perfectly fine.
- •save for a rainy day — Save money for future need.
- •come rain or shine — No matter what happens.
Related words
Etymology
From Old English regn ("rain"), from Proto-Germanic regną.