Collocation
light rain
a small amount of rain; not heavy or intense
Definition
'light rain' is a common English collocation. a small amount of rain; not heavy or intense
light + rain
“We went for a walk even though there was light rain.”
Examples
- There was light rain this morning, so the roads were a bit slippery.
- The forecast says light rain in the afternoon, but it should clear up by evening.
- We played the match in light rain, and the ball moved faster on the wet grass.
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- A little wind picked up, turning the light rain into a cool mist.
- Even with light rain, the visibility was good enough for driving.
- They set up the outdoor tables because only light rain was expected.
- Light rain started falling as we reached the top of the hill.
- The plants looked fresher after a night of light rain.
- The event went ahead despite light rain, thanks to the covered seating area.
- The hikers continued steadily through light rain, careful not to soak their gear.
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