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- Dictionaryrain·mak·er/ˈrānˌmākər/
noun
- 1. a person who attempts to cause rain to fall, either by rituals or by a scientific technique such as seeding clouds with crystals.
- 2. a person who generates income for a business or organization by brokering deals or attracting clients or funds. informal North American
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1. : a person who produces or attempts to produce rain by artificial means. 2. : a person (such as a partner in a law firm) who brings in new business. also : a person whose influence can initiate progress or ensure success. rainmaking. ˈrān-ˌmā-kiŋ. noun. Examples of rainmaker in a Sentence.
something or someone that causes rain to fall: This is our first winter storm system of the season, and it's developing into a good rainmaker. a person who is believed to have a magical power to bring and control rain: Don Antonio is a shaman and rainmaker. Fewer examples.
If someone has a reputation as a rainmaker at work, it means that she has an almost uncanny ability to generate new business, attract clients, gather investments, or otherwise help the company succeed. This figurative meaning of rainmaker is the most common, especially in the business world.
Dec 28, 2022 · A rainmaker is a person who brings clients, business, and money to their firm. A retired politician with a large following and the ability to raise campaign funds for others...
a person who induces rainfall by using various scientific techniques, as the seeding of clouds with silver iodide crystals from an airplane.
something or someone that causes rain to fall: This is our first winter storm system of the season, and it's developing into a good rainmaker. a person who is believed to have a magical power to bring and control rain: Don Antonio is a shaman and rainmaker. Fewer examples.
rain·mak·er. (rān′mā′kər) n. 1. Informal One who is known for achieving excellent results in a profession or field, such as business or politics. 2. One who is believed to be capable of producing rain, as through magical or ritual actions. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
