baby shower

noun

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

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Franciscan Health is teaming up with community partners to provide a free community baby shower for expectant mothers. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 There’s a noticeable churn of locals on the round floor—shoppers having coffee in Le Bar Long, friends holding a baby shower over brunch—which makes the property feel like a neighborhood hangout. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 This fabulous mini dress is perfect for date night, a baby shower, or a summer wedding—available in nine gorgeous, colorful patterns, choose the dress that best fits your personal style. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026 Kim kept things relaxed at the baby shower for her youngest child, son Psalm, who later arrived via surrogate on May 9, 2019. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 May 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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