showerhead

noun

show·​er·​head ˈshau̇(-ə)r-ˌhed How to pronounce showerhead (audio)
: a fixture for directing the spray of water in a bathroom shower

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Imagine having all your bags unpacked, slipping into a robe and getting ready to take a long, hot shower at the end of a tiring day, only to realize that your showerhead is broken or the hot water isn’t heating appropriately. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 The Water Saver showerhead came from a partnership between Swiss startup, Gjosa, and L’Oréal, the global beauty brand and Fortune 500 Europe listee. Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026 Shower kits attach directly to your showerhead and use the water and the pressure from it to work. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026 Follow Sokolowski’s simple steps to clean your showerhead with dishwasher tablets. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showerhead

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showerhead was in 1865

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“Showerhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showerhead. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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