rainbow
word
/ˈɹeɪnˌboʊ/
RAYN-boh
/ɹˈeɪnbəʊ/
RAYN-boh
Definition
A rainbow is a curved band of different colors that appears in the sky when sunlight shines through rain or water in the air. It can also refer to a range of many bright colors.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun: 'a rainbow' or 'rainbows'. Most often used for the natural sky phenomenon, but it can also describe colorful designs, flags, or clothing. Common phrases include 'rainbow colors' and 'at the end of the rainbow'.
Spanish: arcoírisPortuguese (BR): arco-írisPortuguese (PT): arco-írisChinese (Simplified): 彩虹Chinese (Traditional): 彩虹Hindi: इंद्रधनुषArabic: قوس قزحBengali: রংধনুRussian: радугаJapanese: 虹Vietnamese: cầu vồngKorean: 무지개Turkish: gökkuşağıUrdu: قوس قزحIndonesian: pelangi
Example Sentences
Her dress has rainbow colors.
basic
We saw a rainbow after the rain.
basic
The child drew a rainbow with crayons.
basic
Look at that rainbow—it's so bright!
natural
After such a terrible week, that good news felt like a rainbow.
natural
The room was full of rainbow decorations for the party.
natural