plural showers
1
a
: a device that produces a spray of water for you to stand under and wash your body
b
: a room or an enclosed area in a room that contains a shower
My hotel room had a shower but no bathtub.
a shower curtain/stall
I couldn't answer the phone because I was in the shower.
The team hit the showers after practice. [=the team went to the locker room and used the showers there after practice]
c
: the act of washing your body with a shower
She took a shower after her run. = (Brit) She had a shower after her run.
a shower cap [=a cap that you wear while you are taking a shower]
2
a
: a brief fall of rain or snow over a small area
Light/Heavy showers are expected later today.
b
: a large number of small things that fall or happen at the same time
—often + of
a shower of sparks/tears
He gave the baby a shower of kisses. [=he showered the baby with kisses]
3
US
: a party where gifts are given to a woman who is going to be married or have a baby
a bridal/baby shower
showers; showered; showering
1
: to wash yourself by using a shower
Please shower before using the pool.
2
: to fall on someone or something in the way that rain falls from the sky
Sparks from the machine showered onto the floor of the garage.
Rice showered down on the newlyweds as they left the church.
A passing car showered her with muddy water. = A passing car showered muddy water on her.
3
: to provide (someone) with something in large amounts
He showered her with gifts/kisses. = He showered gifts/kisses on her. [=he gave her many gifts/kisses]
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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/shower. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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