showers
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈʃaʊɝz// show·ers
n. short periods of rain or snow. You use this word when the rain starts and stops quickly rather than lasting all day.
n. brief periods of precipitation, typically rain, that start and stop abruptly. Often used in meteorological contexts to describe scattered or intermittent rainfall.
The forecast says there will be light showers this afternoon.
We decided to walk to the park because the morning showers had finally cleared up.
Meteorologists predicted scattered showers across the coastal region, though they noted that the inland areas would likely remain dry throughout the weekend.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to weather patterns; the singular form often refers to the act of washing oneself.