Foundation level · Year 4 · free
shower
noun · Say it: SHOW-er
What it means
Foundationa short fall of rain
A quick shower soaked us on the way home, but the sun came out soon after.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- drizzle
- sprinkle
More examples
- The weather forecast says there will be showers in the afternoon, so take a coat.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'scur', meaning a short fall of rain.
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