Definition Synonyms
Definition of rainbow - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sky phenomenonarch of colors in the sky after rain
- We saw a beautiful rainbow after the storm.
2.
colorwide range of bright colors
- The artist used a rainbow of colors in her painting.
3.
identityperson in the LGBT community
- He proudly identifies as a rainbow.
4.
animalstrout with bright, multicolored markings
- We caught a large rainbow in the river.
5.
hopeillusion or unattainable hope
- Chasing that dream was like chasing a rainbow.
Adjective
1.
multicoloredshowing many colors in the natural color sequence
- She wore a rainbow dress to the party.
2.
LGBTrelated to the LGBT community
- They attended the rainbow event downtown.
3.
diversemade up of several races or ethnicities
- The rainbow coalition worked together for change.
4.
technologyTECH. relating to precomputed hash lookup tables used for cracking passwordsTECH.
- The hacker used a rainbow attack to crack the code.
Images of rainbow
arch of colors in the sky after rain 
wide range of bright colors 
trout with bright, multicolored markings
Expressions with rainbow
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country with diverse cultures and ethnicities
South Africa is often called a rainbow nation due to its cultural diversity.
metaphorical place where pets go after death
Many believe their pets cross the rainbow bridge when they pass away.
place where wealth or success is promised
He chased the end of the rainbow, hoping to find his fortune.
pursue an unrealistic or unattainable goal
He spent his life chasing a rainbow, never achieving his dreams.
extremely happy or elated
She felt over the rainbow after hearing the news.
coleslaw with a colorful mix of vegetables
We served rainbow coleslaw at the barbecue.
small colorful fish often kept in aquariums
The rainbow fish added vibrant colors to the aquarium.
flag with multicolored stripes representing LGBTQ+ pride
The rainbow flag was prominently displayed at the parade..
baby born after a previous loss
They welcomed their rainbow baby with joy.
pink-fleshed freshwater fish used as food
We had grilled rainbow trout for dinner.
attempt to achieve an unrealistic goal
His dream of becoming a movie star seemed like a rainbow chase.
variety of carrot with different pigments
Rainbow carrots add a splash of color to salads.
vegetable with colorful stems and leaves
Rainbow chard adds color to salads and dishes.
colorful parrot species native to Australia and nearby regions
The rainbow lorikeet has bright feathers and lives in Australia.
dish with diverse colorful ingredients
The buffet included a rainbow salad with fruits and grains.
quartz with a shiny, rainbow-like surface
She wore a rainbow quartz pendant around her neck.
in an unknown or distant place
She dreams of living somewhere over the rainbow.
experience a variety of flavors or sensations
With this dish, you can taste the rainbow of spices.
pursue an impossible dream or goal
He spent his life trying to catch the rainbow of eternal youth.
colorful arc in the sky from sunlight refraction
We saw a beautiful fire rainbow during our hike.
sushi roll with various fish on top
I ordered a rainbow roll for lunch.
dish featuring a mix of vibrant vegetables
The potluck had a delicious rainbow slaw.
food fish important in North American cuisine
Many restaurants serve dishes made with rainbow smelt.
colorful fish found in marine waters
The rainbow wrasse swam gracefully among the coral.
Origin of rainbow
Old English, regn (rain) + boga (bow)
Terms with rainbow included in their meaning
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color
range of colors seen in a rainbow
rainbow rights
people with varied sexual orientations and gender identities
light
color seen in a rainbow
abr: Roy G. Biv
colors of the rainbow in order
fogbow
rainbow-like arc seen in fog
colorful display
in a way that shows changing rainbow colors
rainbow
shining with colors like those of the rainbow
fish
variety of rainbow trout in Canadian lakes
meteorology
rainbow formed by moonlight at night
color
exhibiting a play of lustrous rainbow colors
colors
having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
iridescent
showing rainbow colors that change with light
light
in a way that shows colors like a rainbow
fish
anadromous rainbow trout migrating to the ocean
acr: violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red
sequence of colors in a rainbow
colorful quartz
quartz with a shiny, rainbow-like surface
andes culture
traditional flag with rainbow colors called wiphala
color
having many bright colors like a rainbow
patterned
decorated with rainbow patterns
colorful
having many colors like a rainbow
Examples of rainbow in a sentence
Children marveled at the rainbow in the sky. The designer's dress featured a rainbow of hues. A rainbow of colors adorned the festival banners. The parade celebrated every rainbow in the city. She is an advocate for rainbows everywhere. The chef prepared a delicious rainbow for dinner.
Anglers often seek out rainbow in these waters. Winning the lottery is often just a rainbow. His promises turned out to be nothing more than a rainbow. The artist used rainbow colors in her painting. He admired the rainbow lights on the stage. The rainbow parade celebrated diversity. She wore a rainbow pin to show support. The festival celebrated with a rainbow group of performers. A rainbow team of scientists collaborated on the project. The software uses a rainbow method to decrypt passwords. Experts discussed the risks of rainbow techniques in cybersecurity.
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- French:arc-en-ciel, multicolore, ...
- German:Regenbogen, regenbogenfarben, ...
- Italian:arcobaleno, multicolore, ...
- Spanish:arcoíris, multicolor, ...
- Portuguese:arco-íris, multicolorido, ...
- Chinese:彩虹, 彩虹色的, ...
- Japanese:虹, 虹色の, ...
- Arabic:قَوْسُ قَزَح, قَوْسُ قُزَح, ...
- Hebrew:קֶשֶׁת בֶּעָנָן, בְּצִבְעֵי הַקֶּשֶׁת, ...
- Russian:радуга, радужный, ...
- Ukrainian:веселка, веселковий, ...
- Hindi:इंद्रधनुष, इंद्रधनुषी, ...
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