showers
Pronunciation: [ʃaʊərz]
Word
Context: "weather"
(noun) a type of rain that usually falls lightly and for a short time. It’s like when the sky lets out a little bit of rain but the sun might still be shining.
Example
The weather report says there will be light showers this afternoon.
Example
There were no showers today; it was completely dry and sunny.
Example
Will the showers be heavy or light this evening?
Context: "events"
(noun) a special celebration where people come together to give gifts, often for someone who is about to have a baby or get married. It’s a fun party with games, food, and excitement.
Example
We are planning a baby shower for our friend next weekend.
Example
They didn’t have a shower for the bride because they wanted it to be a surprise.
Example
Who is hosting the bridal shower this month?
Context: "dispersal"
(verb) to let something fall or scatter over a large area. Similar to how rain falls lightly in the sky, like when you throw a handful of seeds to spread them around.
Example
The gardener showers the plants with water every morning.
Example
He didn’t shower the flowers with enough water, so they started to wilt.
Example
Can you shower the grass with fertilizer to help it grow?
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