Definition of "rainmaker" in 英语

noun

1. Someone or something that causes or attempts to cause rain to fall.

2. (originally Canada, US, figuratively, informal) A person having the ability to generate business, raise funds, or otherwise engineer success for a company, organization, etc.

   • The law firm relied heavily on Charlotte as its main rainmaker to bring in new clients.

3. (baseball, informal) A batted ball that is hit very high into the air.

   • The slugger is known for hitting rainmakers.