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

Examples of showerhead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The American Standard Spectra Showerhead is a multi-spray showerhead and our overall choice for the best showerhead. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2022 Save $70 on Hai’s smart showerhead through July 12. Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 July 2023 Home goods—including trusty air fryers, smart showerheads, and some of the best mattresses on the market—are also on major markdown. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2023 Dilute it to clean tile floors, or use it directly on your showerhead, drain, or toilet. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023 Jacqueline tried the Jolie showerhead firsthand and consulted the Good Housekeeping Institute's team of experts. Good Housekeeping, 1 Aug. 2023 Since 1992, federal law dictated that new showerheads should not pour more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute. Al.com Staff, al, 24 Aug. 2023 Make sure there's enough vinegar to submerge the bottom part of the showerhead. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023 Gurin’s rainfall showerhead An affordable yet luxurious showerhead’s popularity is not all that surprising amid the rising interest in cost-effective yet elevated living. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2023 See More

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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 Dec. 2023.

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