Showery

usgb/ˈʃaʊəri/
adjective

Having many showers of rain.

We had a showery day in London last Sunday.
Visual representation of "showery" - Having many showers of rain

Often appears as...

  • showery weather
  • showery day
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Frequency

Describes weather with multiple short periods of rain, not continuous.

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Bring your umbrella, as it'll be showery all afternoon.
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Not Persistent

Indicates rain will stop and start, unlike steady rain that lasts for hours.

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The picnic won't be ruined; it's just showery, not pouring.
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Prepare Accordingly

Suggests that outdoor activities are still possible, but with rain gear.

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We can still hike; the forecast says it'll be showery but warm.
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