squally shower

Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words

a brief period of rain accompanied by strong, sudden winds

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Examples (10)

  • The forecast warns of a squally shower later this afternoon.
  • We were caught in a sudden squally shower while walking on the beach.
  • After the brief squally shower, the sun broke through the clouds.
  • Sailors must be prepared for unexpected squally showers at sea.
  • The weather is unpredictable; expect a few squally showers throughout the day.
  • A squally shower swept across the valley, bringing a chill to the air.
  • Don't forget your umbrella; there might be a squally shower this evening.
  • The sudden squally shower made the picnic impossible.
  • We took shelter from a particularly intense squally shower under a large tree.
  • The children were disappointed when a squally shower interrupted their game.