rainbow

[US]/ˈreɪnbəʊ/
[UK]/ˈreɪnboʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. an arc of colors formed in the sky in certain circumstances, showing the full spectrum of light
adj. displaying a wide range of colors; resembling a rainbow
vt. to cause to display a rainbow-like appearance
vi. to display a rainbow-like appearance

Phrases & Collocations

rainbow bridge

rainbow trout

rainbow nation

Example Sentences

a big rainbow packet of felt pens.

chasing the rainbow of overnight success.

A bright rainbow arched above.

The rainbow forms an arc in the sky.

A moonbow (also known as a lunar rainbow or white rainbow) is a rainbow that occurs at night.The moon is a neutral color and reflects the same spectrum as the sun.

it was the biggest rainbow trout that had ever been banked.

a rainbow of medals decorated his chest.

In the rainbow, one color melts into another.

The rainbow described an arc in the dark sky.

At sight of the rainbow, the children were more glad than the parents.

rainbow-colour shirted, citified cowboys.

The sight of rainbow while taking a break makes me feel happy like getting a charming anadem of victor.

The author mainly describes the design and key techniques of the jacquard “Rainbow Crepon”, with analyses and researches made on some technical cruxes in the variety design of its kind.

The afternoon sun shines through the water curtain, resulting in sections of rainbows, which makes you come to know more and more what is floridness out of commonness.

Yet just 20 miles away is a contrasting land of thick forests—mostly Douglas fir and hemlock—and glistening lakes full of native rainbow trout and kokanee salmon.

Real-world Examples

All the other kids drew kittens and rainbows.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

This is the ultraviolet band of the rainbow.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Saw the rainbow in the heaven.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

It's not exactly rainbows and cupcakes!

Source: Newsweek

Now you must really hurry if you want to catch that rainbow.

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

Of course, the role of technology is not all rainbows and ponies.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

It's not always rainbows and butterflies. It's compromise that moves us along.

Source: Popular Western Gold Songs

These will help fill your salad out and also make sure you're eating the rainbow.

Source: Healthy food

Now, what we're after is rainbow trout.

Source: Our Day Season 2

From grayscale to a rainbow of awesomeness.

Source: Brother Wind takes you to watch movies and learn English.

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