rain shower

noun — 2 senses

rain shower

noun

Etymology From Middle English, from Old English reġnscūr, from Proto-Germanic *regnaskūrō. Equivalent to rain + shower. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Rienskuur and Icelandic regnskúr.

1

Climatology, Meteorology, Natural sciences, Weather A short, mild period of rainfall.

2

A luxurious shower unit that provides a wide cascade of water similar to a rainstorm.

  • The hotel suites include bidets and rain showers.

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