shower

noun (1)

show·er | \ ˈshau̇(-ə)r

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Definition of shower

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : a fall of rain of short duration

b : a similar fall of sleet, hail, or snow

2 : something resembling a rain shower a shower of statistics especially : a fall of meteors which belong to a single group and whose trails appear to originate at the same point in space

3 : a party given by friends who bring gifts often of a particular kind a bridal shower

4 : a bath in which water is showered on the body also : the apparatus that provides a shower

to the showers

: out of the ball game a pitcher sent to the showers

shower

verb

showered; showering; showers

Definition of shower (Entry 2 of 3)

intransitive verb

1 : to rain or fall in or as if in a shower letters showered on him in praise and protest

2 : to bathe in a shower

transitive verb

1a : to wet (as with water) in a spray, fine stream, or drops

b(1) : to cause to fall in a shower factory chimneys showered soot on the district

(2) : to cause a shower to fall on showered the newlyweds with rice

2 : to give in abundance showered her with honors

shower

noun (2)

show·er | \ ˈshō-ər

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Definition of shower (Entry 3 of 3)

: one that shows : exhibitor

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Other Words from shower

Noun (1)

showerless \ ˈshau̇(-ə)r-ləs

\ adjective

showery \ ˈshau̇(-ə)-rē

\ adjective

Verb

showerer \ ˈshau̇(-ə)r-ər

\ noun

Synonyms for shower

Synonyms: Verb

Examples of shower in a Sentence

Verb Please shower before using the pool. Sparks from the machine showered onto the floor of the garage. Rice showered down on the newlyweds as they left the church.

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Dictionary Entries near shower

showdown inspection

shower/bathing cap

Statistics for shower

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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shower. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.

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More Definitions for shower

shower

verb

English Language Learners Definition of shower

: to wash yourself by using a shower

: to fall on someone or something in the way that rain falls from the sky

: to provide (someone) with something in large amounts

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shower

noun

show·er | \ ˈshau̇-ər

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Kids Definition of shower

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a short fall of rain over a small area

2 : a large number of things that fall, are given off, or happen at the same time a shower of sparks a shower of praise

3 : a bath in which water is sprayed on the body or a device for providing such a bath

4 : a party where gifts are given especially to a woman who is about to be married or have a baby

shower

verb

showered; showering

Kids Definition of shower (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : to wet with fine spray or drops A passing car showered us with muddy water.

2 : to fall in or as if in a shower Live sparks and red coals showered down with the smoke.— Janet Shaw, Meet Kirsten

3 : to provide in great quantity We showered them with gifts.

4 : to bathe in a shower

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