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rain date

noun

  1. an alternative date for an outdoor event in case it is postponed or interrupted by rain.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rain date1

First recorded in 1900–05
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Example Sentences

In Portsmouth, the City Council voted to to hold the celebration on July 3, with a rain date of July 5.

Events also should be held outdoors with a scheduled rain date, rather than moving indoors.

Officials are hoping for in-person ceremonies July 25 at each high school’s stadium, with a rain date the next day.

A second training session will be held as previously scheduled at Bomoseen State Park in Fair Haven on May 20, with a rain date of May 21.

The rain date for fireworks is April 16.

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