1. any of various birds whose calls are believed to predict rain
Usage: folklore
2. a type of sprinkler system that rotates to distribute water over a large area
Usage: gardening; irrigation

Examples

• The old farmer listened for the rainbird’s call before deciding whether to water his crops.
• According to local folklore, the rainbird always sings before a storm arrives.
• We installed a rainbird in the center of the lawn to keep the grass green.
• The rainbird sprinkler covered the entire garden with a steady spray of water.
• Many cultures have stories about rainbirds that can summon storms with their songs.
• The automatic rainbird system watered the golf course every morning at dawn.