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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Ask your doctor about mobility aids like shower chairs or handheld showerheads, if needed. Health, 23 Aug. 2025 Oftentimes, these are on faucets, handles, showerheads, towel racks, and sometimes even light fixtures. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025 Trump has pushed the limits of the Administrative Procedure Act, which governs repealing federal regulations, most notably through an executive order ending a rule that restricted the water flow of showerheads. Arkansas Online, 27 July 2025 All rooms are equipped with water-efficient showerheads and toilets. Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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