rain dance

noun

1. (especially among American Indians) a ritualistic dance performed to bring rain.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rain dance¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

That said, one can only imagine the rain dances being done in Downing Street for a series of rate cuts before a general election.

From BBC

A few of the players might be performing some rain dances, mind you.

From The Guardian

“Isn’t there a rain dance or something you could do?” asks Jackson.

From Los Angeles Times

The most similar behaviour seen in the wild are chimpanzees’ “rain dances” and waterfall displays.

From The Guardian

The animals are known to perform “rain dances,” swaying and strutting when they hear the random sound of raindrops falling in the forest.

From Science Magazine