rainshowers
Light precipitation events
Rainshowers are brief periods of rain, typically lighter and more localized than sustained rainfall.
The word emphasizes intermittent precipitation—clouds pass through, drop rain, then move on: The forecast calls for scattered rainshowers this afternoon.
Often used in weather reports to suggest conditions that come and go rather than settling in.
Atmospheric water deposit
- drizzleVery light precipitation
- downpourIntense precipitation event
- cloudburstSudden heavy localized rainfall
- squallBrief, violent windstorm
thunderstorm · forecast · overcast · nimbus · cumulus · stratus · monsoon · humidity
Artificial water supply for agriculture
- germinationSeed's initial growth phase
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- agricultureCultivation of land, livestock
nourishment · verdancy · seedlings · ecosystem · watering · puddles · soaking · greening
Occurring irregularly, infrequently
- intermittentOccurring at irregular intervals
- fluctuatingShifting irregularly over time
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
- changeableCapable of alteration
variable · scattered · patchy · hit-or-miss · fickle · sudden · unexpected · brief
Flower on fruit tree
- tulipsBulb-grown ornamental flowers
- daffodilsYellow spring bulb flowers
- cherry blossomsOrnamental tree flowers
- vernalRelating to spring
renewal · budding · sprouting · May flowers · puddle-jumping · rainbow · nesting · greenery
precipitation
Atmospheric water deposit
- drizzleVery light precipitation
- downpourIntense precipitation event
- cloudburstSudden heavy localized rainfall
squall · thunderstorm · forecast · overcast · nimbus · cumulus · stratus · monsoon · humidity · sprinkle
irrigation
Artificial water supply for agriculture
- germinationSeed's initial growth phase
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
agriculture · nourishment · verdancy · seedlings · ecosystem · watering · puddles · soaking · greening · petrichor
sporadic
Occurring irregularly, infrequently
- intermittentOccurring at irregular intervals
- fluctuatingShifting irregularly over time
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
changeable · variable · scattered · patchy · hit-or-miss · fickle · sudden · unexpected · brief · passing
blossom
Flower on fruit tree
- tulipsBulb-grown ornamental flowers
- daffodilsYellow spring bulb flowers
- cherry blossomsOrnamental tree flowers
vernal · renewal · budding · sprouting · May flowers · puddle-jumping · rainbow · nesting · greenery · melting
invigorating
Imparting fresh energy
- coolnessCalm self-possession
- dewyCovered in condensation
- rejuvenatingRestoring youthful energy
revitalizing · fresh · brisk · gentle · soothing · hydrating · quenching · moisture · balmy · cleansing
rainshowersdrought
Prolonged water scarcity
dry spell · clear skies · aridity · fair weather · dryness
rainshowersdeluge
Severe overflow of water
downpour · steady rain · torrential rain · cloudburst · monsoon