: a fixture for directing the spray of water in a bathroom shower

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Other simple upgrades, like installing low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators, can reduce water consumption, while insulating exposed hot water pipes helps keep water warmer for longer and improves efficiency. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Install water-efficient fixtures, such as low-flow showerheads and high-efficiency toilets. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 July 2026 With modern interiors and restful room features like teak furnishings, rain showerheads, and luxe robes, the hotel is designed to feel like a getaway. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 Bathroom renos usually call for a change in tile, swapping the showerhead, upgrading the hardware, but rarely a toilet upgrade beyond a Toto. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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