rain shower
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rain shower
before 1000; Middle English; Old English
Example Sentences
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On and off rain showers through much of the day and urban areas could see rain totals of 0.05-0.25" with 0.5" possible in the mountains.
From Los Angeles Times
The race started on a damp track which dried a little before a heavy rain shower and then dried again.
From BBC
An extreme wildfire warning covering all of Scotland is in place for a final day, with rain showers due in parts of the country on Sunday.
From BBC
Friday will be a cloudier, windier day for England and Wales, with some rain showers, mainly towards the southeast.
From BBC
The conditions forced airports in Manchester and Liverpool to temporarily close on Sunday morning, while sleet and rain showers are forecast for the area this afternoon.
From BBC
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