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

Examples of showerhead in a Sentence

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Rooms come with rainfall showerheads or soaking tubs, mini cheesecakes by the beds each night, and iPads with software for making quick reservations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Key Points Clean your showerhead with vinegar to remove buildup and restore water pressure. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2026 Recaulking a tub and swapping out a showerhead are other relatively simple DIYs. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026 WaterSense showerheads can also trim an average family’s consumption by more than 2,700 gallons annually. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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