showers

NOUN

rain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deluge drizzle flood hail mist monsoon precipitation rainfall rainstorm shower sleet stream torrent

STRONG

cloudburst condensation fall flurry pour pouring raindrops sheets spate spit sprinkle sprinkling volley

WEAK

cat-and-dog weather drencher heavy dew liquid sunshine precip sun shower wet stuff window washer

Antonyms

WEAK

aridity dryness

Example Sentences

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Very hot showers and baths also provide a reprieve from nausea.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

The rooms are polished without feeling sterile, featuring plush beds, large bathrooms and spacious showers.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

When they occasionally vacationed at a cabin, with showers and toilets, it was a real treat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Age UK recommended staying inside between 11:00 and 15:00, and taking regular cold baths and showers.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Magdalys was staring at the cobblestones, which still glistened from the rain showers earlier.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older