thundershowers
thundershowers — noun
1. a short period of rain during which thunder can be heard and lightning can be se
a short period of rain during which thunder can be heard and lightning can be seen in the sky
Mauricio checked the weather app and saw that thundershowers were expected later in the afternoon.
forecast + thundershowers collocation for weather prediction
The children ran inside when the thundershowers began suddenly over the school playground.
Mira always unplugs her computer before thundershowers hit the neighbourhood.
Min decided to postpone the picnic because the forecast warned of heavy thundershowers by noon.
William could hear distant thundershowers approaching while he watered the garden.
- thunderstorm
A thundershower is shorter and less severe; a thunderstorm is longer and may bring strong winds or hail.
- electrical storm
More formal or technical term that emphasises the lightning activity.
- rainstorm
A broader term for any heavy rain; does not necessarily include thunder or lightning.
- drizzle
Very light, fine rain without thunder or lightning.
文法句型
thundershowers + verb (plural agreement)
forecast/prediction of + thundershowers
用法筆記
Most commonly used in the plural form (thundershowers) even when referring to a single weather event. Singular thundershower exists but is far less common in weather forecasts and everyday speech.