rainy day fund
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The couple now has what they call a "rainy day fund" for any future treatment for Tilly.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The county, with a roughly $48-billion budget, also is relying on special bonds as well as on draining its rainy day fund.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025
By capturing more stormwater, Newsom said, “we are creating a literal rainy day fund to help us recover from a multi-year drought and prepare for our hotter, drier future.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2025
The state has a rainy day fund with a balance of about $1.5 billion.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024
He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."
From Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley by Maniates, Belle Kanaris