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Shower has 14 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

"they installed a shower in the bathroom"

2

washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle

"he took a shower after the game"

3

a brief period of precipitation

"the game was interrupted by a brief shower"

4

a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower

"a little shower of rose petals"

"a sudden cascade of sparks"

5

someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see

"The museum curator decided to shower the new art installation with a series of guided walks and interactive workshops before opening it to the public."

6

a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person

"her friends organized a baby shower for her when she was expecting"

7

A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade).

"The old man stood at the front of the room as a shower of rain poured down on his shoulders, but he remained dry because he was truly a shower to everyone else in need."

8

One who shows.

In plain English: A shower is a small amount of rain that falls quickly and stops soon after it starts.

"After a long run, she took a warm shower to clean off the sweat."

Verb
1

expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

"He was showered with praise"

2

spray or sprinkle with

"The guests showered rice on the couple"

3

take a shower; wash one's body in the shower

"You should shower after vigorous exercise"

4

rain abundantly

"Meteors showered down over half of Australia"

5

provide abundantly with

"He showered her with presents"

6

To spray with (a specified liquid).

"The gardener used a hose to shower the dusty roses with cool water before the heat of the day set in."

In plain English: To shower means to wash your whole body with water from a showerhead.

"I need to take a quick shower before dinner."

Usage: Use this verb to describe spraying water or another liquid over someone or something, such as in the phrase "to shower the crowd with confetti." It is often confused with taking a bath under running water when used without an object.

Example Sentences
"After a long run, she took a warm shower to clean off the sweat." noun
"The cold shower woke me up instantly this morning." noun
"She decided to take a quick shower before dinner." noun
"After the heavy rain, a fresh shower cleared away the dust from the garden." noun
"I need to take a quick shower before dinner." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
plumbing fixture washup rain descent showman party consume spray bathe provide
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
scattering

Origin

The word "shower" comes from the Old English sċūr and originally referred to a storm or brief rainfall. It traveled into modern English through Middle English with this same meaning of falling water in droplets.

Rhyming Words
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