rain shower
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rain shower
before 1000; Middle English; Old English
Example Sentences
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Seeing deep tracks right after a rain shower can mean the lynx is very close by.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Primary baths feature slabs of marble behind a freestanding tub, radiant floor heating, and a glass-enclosed rain shower with a built-in bench.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
On the mound, Tyler Glasnow bounced back from last week’s frustrating outing in Philadelphia, when he imploded during a third-inning rain shower for a disastrous five-run meltdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2025
Last year's race was enlivened by a rain shower as Verstappen won from Fernando Alonso.
From BBC ● May 19, 2024
In every room water dripped down from the ceiling, so when we had a hard rain outside, it was like a small rain shower inside.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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