show·er
ˈshau̇(-ə)r 
1
a
: a fall of rain of short duration
b
: a similar fall of sleet, hail, or snow
2
: something resembling a rain shower
a shower of statistics
especially
: a fall of meteors which belong to a single group and whose trails appear to originate at the same point in space
3
: a party given by friends who bring gifts often of a particular kind
a bridal shower
4
: a bath in which water is showered on the body
also
: the apparatus that provides a shower
showered; showering; showers
1
: to rain or fall in or as if in a shower
letters showered on him in praise and protest
2
: to bathe in a shower
1
a
: to wet (as with water) in a spray, fine stream, or drops
b(1)
: to cause to fall in a shower
factory chimneys showered soot on the district
(2)
: to cause a shower to fall on
showered the newlyweds with rice
2
: to give in abundance
showered her with honors
Synonyms
Examples of shower in a Sentence
Verb
Please shower before using the pool.
Sparks from the machine showered onto the floor of the garage.
Rice showered down on the newlyweds as they left the church.
Recent Examples on the Web
Huo Jingnan, NPR, 21 Apr. 2024
There are numerous ways to make your home feel like an oasis, and stepping out of the shower or bath onto a plush rug is one of them.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
During the latter — which occurs when the shower generates an eye-popping number of shooting stars — happens roughly every 60 years, according to EarthSky.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
Scattered to more widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely after sunrise Thursday, lasting until a cold front pushes through in the early afternoon, according to the weather service’s forecast discussion.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Do this for the duration of the shower and for about 10 to 20 minutes afterwards to remove moisture.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Clouds and some showers today helped keep temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s for highs.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Meteor showers happen when the Earth passes through debris trails left by comets.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
At the time, the older woman was looking after Hartnett’s father, who had kidney disease and needed help with daily activities such as showering and going to the bathroom.
—Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Light fixtures came in second (52%), faucets and shower heads in third place (49%), lawn and garden supplies in fourth (43%), and building materials in fifth (43%).
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Better Homes & Gardens Rustproof Double Shower Curtain Hooks
$10
Water can quickly rust metal, which is why these rustproof shower curtain hooks are a must for your bathroom.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2024
Try getting a forkful of golden cheese, juicy citrus, punchy jalapeno, and raw shallot, all showered in herbs.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024
Of course, the fans responded by showering the team in applause.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Fans were quick to shower Tisdale with congratulations in the post’s replies, with many pointing out the coincidence of the Suite Life of Zack & Cody alum expecting a baby at the same time as her HSM costar, Vanessa Hudgens.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2024
There are also shower rooms which are particularly important for travelers facing a long journey with everything necessary to emerge feeling ready to take on your next flight.
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
Views throughout the night will change as Lyra, the constellation from which the shower radiates and gets its name, moves through the sky.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 21 Apr. 2024
There are numerous ways to make your home feel like an oasis, and stepping out of the shower or bath onto a plush rug is one of them.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
During the latter — which occurs when the shower generates an eye-popping number of shooting stars — happens roughly every 60 years, according to EarthSky.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
Scattered to more widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely after sunrise Thursday, lasting until a cold front pushes through in the early afternoon, according to the weather service’s forecast discussion.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Do this for the duration of the shower and for about 10 to 20 minutes afterwards to remove moisture.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Clouds and some showers today helped keep temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s for highs.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Meteor showers happen when the Earth passes through debris trails left by comets.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
Verb
Travis Kelce is showering his big brother with love on National Siblings Day.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
At the time, the older woman was looking after Hartnett’s father, who had kidney disease and needed help with daily activities such as showering and going to the bathroom.
—Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Light fixtures came in second (52%), faucets and shower heads in third place (49%), lawn and garden supplies in fourth (43%), and building materials in fifth (43%).
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Better Homes & Gardens Rustproof Double Shower Curtain Hooks
$10
Water can quickly rust metal, which is why these rustproof shower curtain hooks are a must for your bathroom.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2024
Try getting a forkful of golden cheese, juicy citrus, punchy jalapeno, and raw shallot, all showered in herbs.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024
Of course, the fans responded by showering the team in applause.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Fans were quick to shower Tisdale with congratulations in the post’s replies, with many pointing out the coincidence of the Suite Life of Zack & Cody alum expecting a baby at the same time as her HSM costar, Vanessa Hudgens.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2024
There are also shower rooms which are particularly important for travelers facing a long journey with everything necessary to emerge feeling ready to take on your next flight.
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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shower
1 of 2 noun
show·er
ˈshau̇(-ə)r
1
a
: a short fall of rain over a small area
b
: a similar fall of sleet, hail, or snow
2
: something resembling a shower
a shower of sparks
3
: a party where gifts are given especially to a bride or pregnant woman
4
: a bath in which water is sprayed on a person
also
: a device for providing such a bath
shower
2 of 2 verb1
: to rain or fall in or as if in a shower
2
: to bathe in a shower
3
: to wet with fine spray or drops
4
: to provide in great quantity
showered them with attention
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