Definition

Describing weather that includes short periods of rain.

Example

The forecast predicts a showery day with occasional rain.

Conversation

I heard the weather is going to be quite showery this weekend.

Yeah, I saw that too! We might need to change our plans.

I guess we can just stay indoors and watch movies instead.

That sounds like a great idea, especially if it's showery outside.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Showery → It is formed from "shower" (from Old English *scūr*, meaning a fall of rain) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by). The word "showery" describes weather characterized by intermittent rain showers.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'shower' of rain, which is a brief fall of water, and remember that 'showery' means weather that is characterized by these rain showers.

Visually Confused Words