rain shower
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rain shower
before 1000; Middle English; Old English
Example Sentences
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He might have been discussing a rain shower at a picnic.
From Literature
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
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