thundershower
Translation
thundershower
Examples
A sudden thundershower soaked the picnic.
A sudden thundershower soaked the picnic.
The forecast predicts scattered thundershowers.
The forecast predicts scattered thundershowers.
Grammar Patterns
a thundershower a brief storm with thunder, lightning, and rain A sudden thundershower started while we were outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thunderstorm, rainstorm
Etymology
A compound word from 'thunder' and 'shower'. It literally means a shower of rain accompanied by thunder.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a brief 'shower' of rain that comes with 'thunder'.