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Rainier

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Rainier (noun) means a sweet hybrid cherry with thin, pale-yellow skin blushed with red and creamy yellow flesh. Example: “The farmers' market stall was selling Rainier cherries for twice the price of regular sweet cherries.”

noun

A sweet hybrid cherry with thin, pale-yellow skin blushed with red and creamy yellow flesh.

"The farmers' market stall was selling Rainier cherries for twice the price of regular sweet cherries."

"She packed a bag of Rainier cherries for the picnic because they bruise less than the dark red kind."

How to use Rainier

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pale yellow-and-red variety of cherry, known for being sweeter and less tart than the common dark cherry.

Common mistake

Capitalize "Rainier" when referring to the cherry cultivar, since it comes from a proper name.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: Rainiers

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Etymology

Named after Mount Rainier in Washington State, itself named by a British naval officer after Rear Admiral Peter Rainier.

Rhymes for Rainier

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Rainier” mean?

The word “Rainier” means a sweet hybrid cherry with thin, pale-yellow skin blushed with red and creamy yellow flesh. In plain terms, a pale yellow-and-red variety of cherry, known for being sweeter and less tart than the common dark cherry.

How do you use “Rainier” in a sentence?

Here is “Rainier” used in a sentence: “The farmers' market stall was selling Rainier cherries for twice the price of regular sweet cherries.”

What part of speech is “Rainier”?

“Rainier” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Rainier?

"Rainier" (noun) means a sweet hybrid cherry with thin, pale-yellow skin blushed with red and creamy yellow flesh.