Definition of rainmaker Rainmaker

/ɹejˈnmejˌkɚ/ - [reynmeyker] - rain•mak•er

We found 9 definitions of rainmaker from 3 different sources.

What does rainmaker mean?

Noun Plural: rainmakers
rainmaker - executive who is very successful in bringing in business to his company or firm
		executive director, executive persons who administer the law
rainmaker - American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain

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rainmaker (Noun)
A native american medicine man who induces rain by rituals.
rainmaker (Noun)
A person who induces rainfall through scientific methods i. e. silver iodide cloud seeding.
rainmaker (Noun)
Figurative An employee of a company who creates a large amount of unexpected business, consistently brings in money at critical times, or brings in markedly more money than his or her co-workers, thereby "floating their salaries".
rainmaker (Noun)
Figurative An investor in sick or start-up business ventures.
rainmaker (Noun)
Figurative An executive or lawyer with exceptional ability to attract clients, use political connections, or increase profits, etc.
rainmaker (Noun)
A batted ball that is hit very high into the air.