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Meaning of showerburst
a sudden and intense rain shower
Etymology of showerburst
The word "showerburst" is derived from the combination of "shower" and "burst", with "shower" originating from the Old English word "scūr" meaning "separate, divide" and "burst" from the Old English word "berstan" meaning "to break, explode"
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe sudden and intense rain showers
Synonyms
Definitions
- A sudden and brief but intense rain shower, typically accompanied by thunder and lightning
- * A brief but intense outpouring of rain, like a burst of water from a cloud
Usage Examples
- The showerburst caught us off guard while we were walking in the park
- * The meteorologist predicted a showerburst would hit the city in the late afternoon
- * The showerburst caused the river to overflow its banks and flood the surrounding area
Antonyms
drought
dryness
aridity
clearness
calmness
serenity
stillness
tranquility
peacefulness
sunshine
cloudlessness
fair weather
dry spell
heatwave
water scarcity
parchedness
desiccation