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Definition of showery

showery

/ˈʃaʊ.ə.ɹi/
show · er · y
Adverb:showerily
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showery Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Characterized by frequent, brief periods of rain.

Example

"The forecast calls for a mild, showery afternoon across the coastal region."

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• Rhymes for showery

• Nearby Words

showerhead
showerless
showerproof
showery
showgirl
showgoer
showground

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'shower' (from Old English 'scur', meaning a brief fall of rain or hail) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Showery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/showery
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