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Thundershower - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

thundershower

/ˈθʌndərˌʃaʊər/ /ˈθʌndəˌʃaʊə/

Definition:

A brief, heavy rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning.

Synonyms:

thunderstorm, downpour, rainstorm

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

clear sky, drought

Common Collocations:

sudden thundershower, afternoon thundershower, summer thundershower

Derivatives:

thundershowers (plural), thundershowered (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "thundershower" to describe a short but intense rainstorm with thunder, often occurring in warm weather.

Common Phrases:

caught in a thundershower, sudden thundershower, summer thundershower

Etymology:

Derived from "thunder" + "shower," first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The sky darkened before the thundershower began.
  • 2. We hurried inside when the thundershower started.
  • 3. The thundershower cooled the air after a hot day.
  • 4. A sudden thundershower ruined our picnic plans.

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