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 most common types of leaks found in the home are worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, leaking showerheads and other tired valves. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024 Then run clear water through the showerhead to get rid of any vinegar residue. Stacey Colino, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024 The indoor alternative is to place it in the bathtub or shower and use the showerhead or faucet to do the same. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023 Two key features set this drip coffee maker apart: A showerhead dripper that ensures the water is evenly dispersed onto the bed of coffee, and a flat filter basket that allows for more even extraction. Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 27 Nov. 2023 At Heyburn, a teacher’s lounge is in an old locker room, where showerheads are still attached to the wall. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2024 Leave it to Kohler to redesign the humble showerhead. Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024 Pour some white vinegar into a plastic bag, and secure it to your showerhead with a twist-tie or rubber band. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023 This solid will become liquid again, fed into a big metal cylinder and spun, eventually extruded through what looks like a big showerhead. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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