Types of Rain - Flashcards
Light rain with fine, small droplets.
Drizzle
The drizzle outside made the streets glisten.
Very fine, almost invisible rain or water droplets.
Mist
The mist enveloped the mountains, creating a mystical atmosphere.
Light rain with scattered drops.
Sprinkle
We enjoyed a gentle sprinkle during our walk in the park.
Rain that falls in random, uneven drops.
Spatter
The spatter of rain on the window created a soothing sound.
Extremely heavy and intense rain.
Torrential rain:
We had to take shelter from the torrential rain that came out of nowhere.
A sudden, heavy, and continuous rain.
Downpour
The downpour flooded the streets in a matter of minutes.
Short bursts of rain followed by dry intervals.
Shower
We experienced several showers during our outdoor event.
A snowstorm with strong winds, reducing visibility.
Blizzard
The blizzard made it impossible to see anything outside.
Frozen raindrops that fall as pellets of ice.
Hail:
The hailstorm damaged our car’s windshield.
A mixture of rain and snow, often creating a slushy mess.
Sleet
The sleet made walking on the sidewalk treacherous.
A consistent and moderate rainfall.
Steady rain:
The steady rain persisted throughout the day.
Very light and barely noticeable rainfall.
Fine rain:
We walked through the fine rain without getting soaked.
