ALL meanings of raining
rain
R r - noun raining water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6). 1
- noun raining a rainfall, rainstorm, or shower: We had a light rain this afternoon. 1
- noun raining rains, the rainy season; seasonal rainfall, as in India. 1
- noun raining weather marked by steady or frequent rainfall: We had rain most of last summer. 1
- noun raining a heavy and continuous descent or inflicting of anything: a rain of blows; a rain of vituperation. 1
- verb without object raining (of rain) to fall (usually used impersonally with it as subject): It rained all night. 1
- verb without object raining to fall like rain: Tears rained from their eyes. 1
- verb without object raining to send down rain: The lightning flashed and the sky rained on us in torrents. 1
- verb with object raining to send down in great quantities, as small pieces or objects: People on rooftops rained confetti on the parade. 1
- verb with object raining to offer, bestow, or give in great quantity: to rain favors upon a person. 1
- verb with object raining to deal, hurl, fire, etc., repeatedly: to rain blows on someone's head. 1
- idioms raining rain cats and dogs, Informal. to rain very heavily or steadily: We canceled our picnic because it rained cats and dogs. 1