SINCE 1828
shower
noun (1)
show·er
| \ ˈshau̇(-ə)r
\
\
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
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)
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
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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Other Words from shower
Noun (1)
showerless
\ ˈshau̇(-ə)r-ləs
\
adjective
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adjective
showery
\ ˈshau̇(-ə)-rē
\
adjective
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adjective
Verb
showerer
\ ˈshau̇(-ə)r-ər
\
noun
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noun
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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More Definitions for shower
shower
verbEnglish 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
See the full definition for shower in the English Language Learners Dictionary
shower
noun
show·er
| \ ˈshau̇-ər
\
\
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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