rainmaker
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Noun — A person or ritual believed to cause rain to fall, especially through traditional or ceremonial means.
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Etymology
From "rain" + "maker" — originally someone who claimed to summon rain, later extended to anyone who "makes things happen" for a business.
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What does “rainmaker” mean?
The word “rainmaker” means a person or ritual believed to cause rain to fall, especially through traditional or ceremonial means. In plain terms, someone (traditionally) who tries to bring rain, or (in business slang) someone who reliably brings in money and deals.
How do you pronounce “rainmaker”?
“Rainmaker” is pronounced RAYN-may-kuh (/ˈɹeɪnˌmeɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rainmaker” in a sentence?
Here is “rainmaker” used in a sentence: “The village elders called on the local rainmaker during the drought.”
What part of speech is “rainmaker”?
“Rainmaker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “rainmaker” have?
“Rainmaker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or ritual believed to cause rain to fall, especially through traditional or ceremonial means.