Definition of "rainbow"

Kid-friendly meaning of rainbow, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "rainbow" mean?

rainbow (noun) — a band of colors in the sky after rain when the sun shines through.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (rain·bow)

Example sentences using "rainbow"

Grade K–2
Look at the rainbow!
Grade 3–5
A bright rainbow stretched across the sky after the afternoon thunderstorm finally passed.
Grade 6–8
A rainbow forms when sunlight passes through raindrops and bends into different colors, and the bow you see is always part of a full circle below the ground.

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