Types of Rain - IELTS 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.
