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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At Heyburn, a teacher’s lounge is in an old locker room, where showerheads are still attached to the wall. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2025 Deep clean your showerhead once a month, and sanitize it weekly to prevent buildup. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025 Some showerheads enhance other senses, such as smell and hearing. Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025 Visible Mineral Deposits One of the most obvious signs a home has hard water is a white or chalky residue that starts to form around showerheads, faucets, and other water-using appliances. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 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 4 May. 2025.

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