26984 words

shower

16 definitions • 27 examples
1
a device that releases drops of water through a lot of very small holes and that you stand under to wash your whole body:

Examples:

The shower is broken - you'll have to have a bath.
shower attachment Many British homes have a shower attachment fixed to the bath taps.
shower curtain Where can I find a shower curtain that doesn't go mouldy at the bottom?
shower cap The hotel provides complimentary shower caps and shampoo.
2
an acting of washing using a shower:

Examples:

have a shower Do I have time to have a shower before we go out?
3
a place, usually in a bathroom, where a shower is situated:

Examples:

in the shower He's in the shower at the moment. Do you want him to call you back?
4
a short period of rain or snow:

Examples:

showers of rain, hail and sleet
You're soaked! Did you get caught in the shower?
thundery/wintry shower There will be thundery/wintry showers over many parts of the country.
snow shower Snow showers are expected at the end of the week.
5
a lot of small objects or drops of liquid coming through the air:

Examples:

a shower of sparks There was a bang and a shower of sparks.
6
a large amount of something:

Examples:

She received a shower of praise from her colleagues.
7
a party held for a woman just before she gets married or gives birth to a child, when she is given presents for her future home or baby:

Examples:

baby shower I bought the cutest baby clothes to take to Jacey's baby shower.
bridal shower We went to my cousin's bridal shower yesterday.
8
to fall down or come out in a shower, or to make something do this:

Examples:

I heard a massive explosion, and seconds later fragments of glass were showering (= falling) down on us.
shower someone/something with something She shook the bottle violently and showered us with champagne.
9
to take a shower:

Examples:

I shower every morning.
10
a brief rain, or a light fall of snow:

Examples:

a snow shower
11
A shower is also something that falls like rain:

Examples:

a shower of sparks
a shower of confetti
12
a device that sprays water on your body while you wash yourself, or an act of washing using such a device:

Examples:

He stays in the shower until there is no more hot water!
Have I got time to take a shower before we go out?
13
a party held to give presents to someone who will soon be married or will become a parent:

Examples:

a bridal shower
a baby shower
14
to give a lot of something to someone:

Examples:

His family showers him with love.
15

Examples:

It showered on and off all afternoon.
16
to wash yourself by using a shower:

Examples:

I usually shower in the morning.

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