thundershower

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thundershower

A sudden thundershower sends people running for cover.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A short rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning: A "thundershower" is a brief period of rain, often heavy, that occurs during a thunderstorm. It is characterized by the presence of thunder and lightning.
Usage
  • The word "thundershower" is used to describe a specific type of weather event. It emphasizes the combination of precipitation (rain) and the electrical activity of a thunderstorm (thunder and lightning), typically implying the event is of short duration.
  • It is commonly used in weather forecasts and general descriptions of summer weather.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The forecast calls for isolated thundershowers this afternoon.
    • We got caught in a sudden thundershower while hiking.
    • The brief thundershower cooled the air but left everything humid.
Advanced Usage
  • "Scattered thundershowers": A common meteorological term indicating that thundershowers are expected to occur in some, but not all, areas within a region.
    • The weather map shows a risk of scattered thundershowers across the state.
  • "Pop-up thundershower": An informal term for a thundershower that develops quickly and locally, often on a hot summer day.
    • A pop-up thundershower forced the outdoor concert to be delayed.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thunderstorm (n): A storm characterized by thunder and lightning, which may include heavy rain, strong winds, and sometimes hail. A "thundershower" is a type of brief thunderstorm focused on the rainfall.
  • Downpour (n): A heavy fall of rain. A thundershower is often a downpour.
  • Rain shower (n): A brief period of rain. A thundershower is specifically a rain shower with thunder and lightning.
Synonyms
  • Thunderstorm (when emphasizing the brief, rainy nature)
  • Electrical storm (emphasizes the lightning)
  • Rainstorm (a more general term for a storm with rain)
Related Phrases
  • To be caught in a thundershower: To be unexpectedly exposed to a thundershower.
    • We were caught in a thundershower without our umbrellas.
  • Thundershower activity: A term used in weather reporting to indicate the occurrence or likelihood of thundershowers.
    • Thundershower activity is expected to increase after 2 PM.
thundershower

A sudden thundershower sends people running for cover.

Noun
  1. a short rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning