baby shower

noun

US
: a party at which gifts are given to a woman who is pregnant

Examples of baby shower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Whether the gathering is a milestone birthday party, an intimate baby shower, or a holiday party with friends, finding the right space for your special event is crucial. Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 Sep. 2023 The event serves as a community baby shower giving out free resources for new and expecting moms, but its main purpose is to teach mothers how to advocate for themselves and their babies in order to reduce maternal mortality among Black, American Indian and Alaskan Natives. Jasmin Barmore, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2023 The pair also posted a video on YouTube that documented their special baby shower, their full home birth, and everything in between. Averi Kremposky, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023 Notably, Meghan Markle wore the black and white colorway of the Adidas Ultraboost 19 sneakers to her son Archie's baby shower in February 2019. Sarah Maberry, Town & Country, 21 Aug. 2023 One of my favorites, which would be a perfect baby shower gift, is this cotton knitted blanket. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2023 Ohanian coordinated a light display conveying the message to family and friends during the little one’s baby shower. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2023 For $69 a month, shoppers can subscribe to its rental service and get to select three items, from baby shower dresses to maternity denim, with each order throughout their pregnancy. People Staff, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023 Orange Is The New Black actress Uzo Aduba looked gleeful at her baby shower alongside her husband, Robert Sweeting. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 Aug. 2023 See More

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“Baby shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20shower. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.

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