Thundershowers Meaning in English
word · lemma: thundershower
Definition
Short periods of rain that come with thunder and sometimes lightning.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in weather reports or forecasts. Refers to brief, heavy rain with thunder; not continuous storms. More common in American English. Often plural ("scattered thundershowers"). Not interchangeable with "thunderstorm" (which is longer and more severe).
Example Sentences
The weather forecast says there will be thundershowers tomorrow.
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Those thundershowers came out of nowhere—one minute it was sunny, the next we were soaked!
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We might have thundershowers this afternoon.
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Thundershowers often happen in the summer.
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We had to cancel the picnic because of sudden thundershowers.
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Expect scattered thundershowers in the evening across the city.
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