baby shower

noun

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

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Stevie was hosting a baby shower at home and standing near the fireplace hearth. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 Aside from dressing up at the party, Maddox’s baby shower also featured classic games and activities. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 On June 27, the caller was holding a baby shower that was catered when a suspect stole a Louis Vuitton purse, which was valued at approximately $2,500, from the caller’s bedroom. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 The survey of 2,099 pregnant women and mothers with babies younger than 6 months found 59% expect to receive fewer baby shower gifts because of rising costs. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for baby shower

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“Baby shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20shower. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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