rainbow

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/
/ˈɹeɪmboʊ/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.

2 Definition

Any prismatic refraction of light showing a spectrum of colours.

3 Definition

(often used with “of”) A wide assortment; a varied multitude.

Example Sentences
  • a rainbow of possibilities
4 Definition

An illusion, mirage.

Example Sentences
  • Many electoral promises are rainbows, vanishing soon after poll day.
5 Definition

A curveball, particularly a slow one.

6 Definition

In Texas hold 'em or Omaha hold 'em, a flop that contains three different suits.

7 Definition

Rainbow trout.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To brighten with, or as with, a rainbow; to pattern with the colours of the rainbow.

2 Definition

To take the appearance of a rainbow.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Multicolored.

2 Definition

Made up of several races or ethnicities, or (more broadly) of several cultural or ideological factions.

3 Definition

LGBT.

4 Definition

(chiefly of a flop) Composed entirely of different suits.