shower gel

noun

: a cleansing gel for use in the shower
… people rave not just about the shower gel's warm, hypnotic fragrance, but about how well it works as an olfactory sleep aid to help them wind down and chill out.Rachel Krause

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The Remedy Switch from bar soap to a liquid body wash or shower gel. Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026 There are a number of connecting rooms, and little ones are given special amenities, including slippers, shampoo, shower gel, and toothbrushes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 There is also a body lotion of the same scent for $85, and shower gel for $80. Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 The European Union, for example, will next year introduce new rules restricting the use of microplastics in products such as shower gels and shampoos. David Prosser, Forbes.com, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shower gel

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shower gel was in 1970

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“Shower gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shower%20gel. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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