rain shower

noun

1. a brief rainfall, usually of variable intensity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rain shower¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

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.

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The race started on a damp track which dried a little before a heavy rain shower and then dried again.

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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.

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Friday will be a cloudier, windier day for England and Wales, with some rain showers, mainly towards the southeast.

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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.

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