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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Most European hotels have now switched over to bulk-sized dispensers in order to reduce plastic waste, with many only offering shampoo, body wash, or two-in-one shower gels. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025 Use the shower gel to gently clean your limbs after a long journey, and then smooth on the body cream with its summery scent. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Get a free Molton Brown shower gel with your $150 purchase. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2025 The brands’ shower gel aims to address a multitude of skin-care concerns—think: acne, keratosis pilaris, and flaky skin. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 June 2025 Five Typology amenities products were created for MGallery, including a shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and body lotion. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 May 2025 Beauty shelves overflow with a bevy of new shower gels and bath products. Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025 No, the Fiore Acqua toiletries were not full sized, but both bathrooms were stocked with an abundance of amenities beyond your standard shampoo and shower gel. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 May 2025

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 6 Oct. 2025.

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