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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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 Switching showerheads made all the difference for me—and my husband. Kelli Acciardo, Allure, 24 June 2025 The department plans to ax a long list of efficiency regulations, including those pertaining to stoves, ovens, showerheads, clothes washers, dishwashers and microwaves. Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 12 May 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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