Definitions for 'rainbow':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word rainbow. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/
US: /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/
Definition 1
A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.
Definition 2
Any prismatic refraction of light showing a spectrum of colours.
Definition 3
(often used with “of”) A wide assortment; a varied multitude.
a rainbow of possibilities
Definition 4
An illusion, mirage.
Many electoral promises are rainbows, vanishing soon after poll day.
Definition 5
A curveball, particularly a slow one.
Definition 6
In Texas hold 'em or Omaha hold 'em, a flop that contains three different suits.
Definition 7
Rainbow trout.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/
US: /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/
Definition 1
To brighten with, or as with, a rainbow; to pattern with the colours of the rainbow.
Definition 2
To take the appearance of a rainbow.
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/
US: /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/
Definition 1
Multicolored.
Definition 2
Made up of several races or ethnicities, or (more broadly) of several cultural or ideological factions.
Definition 3
LGBT.
Definition 4
(chiefly of a flop) Composed entirely of different suits.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: spectrum
Synonyms: multipartisan, multiethnic, multiracial, rainbowed, motley, multihued, polychromatic
