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shower

[ˈʃaʊər]

shower Definition

  • 1a brief and usually light fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow
  • 2a cubicle or bath in which a person stands under a spray of water to wash
  • 3a party held to honor and give gifts to someone, typically a woman, who is about to get married or have a baby

Using shower: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shower" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I got caught in a sudden shower on my way home.

  • Example

    I need to take a quick shower before we leave.

  • Example

    We're throwing a bridal shower for my sister next weekend.

shower Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for shower

Idioms Using shower

  • April showers bring May flowers

    rainy weather in April can lead to blooming flowers in May

    Example

    It's been raining a lot this April, but I'm looking forward to the flowers in May. April showers bring May flowers, after all.

  • to calm down or reduce sexual arousal

    Example

    Whenever he gets angry, he needs to take a cold shower to cool off.

  • to give someone a lot of something, especially praise or attention

    Example

    The coach showered the team with compliments after their big win.

Phrases with shower

  • a party held to celebrate the upcoming birth of a baby and to give gifts to the expectant mother

    Example

    We're hosting a baby shower for our friend who is due next month.

  • a party held to honor and give gifts to a woman who is about to get married

    Example

    The bridesmaids organized a beautiful bridal shower for the bride-to-be.

  • a liquid soap used for washing oneself in the shower

    Example

    I prefer using shower gel instead of bar soap.

Origins of shower

from Old English 'scur', meaning 'a short fall of rain'

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Summary: shower in Brief

The term 'shower' [ˈʃaʊər] has three main meanings: a brief and light fall of rain, a cubicle or bath in which a person stands under a spray of water to wash, and a party held to honor and give gifts to someone, typically a woman, who is about to get married or have a baby. It also includes phrases like 'baby shower' and idioms like 'take a cold shower.'

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