SHOWER Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

shower 1 of 2

noun

ˈshau̇(-ə)r

Definition of shower

as in rain

a heavy fall of objects a shower of books fell from the collapsing shelves

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as in barrage

a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once a shower of insults and curses rained down on the criminal as he was led through the crowd

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shower

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verb

as in to lavish

to give readily and in large quantities showered gifts on the guests of honor

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Recent Examples of shower

Noun

High temperatures are forecast to reach around 90 degrees before showers and thunderstorms develop later in the day and continue into the evening hours. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026 At this point, the morning drive on Thursday is trending dry, with showers starting mid-to-late morning and increasing by the evening. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

There are startling displays of what seem to be private moments, as when, at one point, Evans allows the crew to film him showering fully naked. — Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026 What’s Happening Videos of people pouring Epsom salt onto baking sheets, towels or shower floors and stomping barefoot for roughly 10 minutes have racked up views across TikTok, with users claiming the practice eases anxiety and improves sleep. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shower

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower

Noun

The tribes also have worked together after rains to orchestrate rescue missions for chi that are trapped in puddles, offshoots and agricultural ditches.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The Weather Channel radar shows Lake County getting barraged with rain.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of rain

Noun

So, there’s a barrage of testing that is mandatory by the NFL and the NFLPA, and that has to happen before players can use the field.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
To top it off, iconic moves like the drill claw and berserker barrage are trapped behind individual cooldown meters.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of barrage

Verb

The ceremony can be found on YouTube and includes Gloria Steinem lavishing the character with praise.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Altman had been making note of Kushner’s investment in founders at splashy startups, including Slack, Instacart, and payment giant Stripe—staying loyal and lavishing them with attention even during rocky stretches.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lavish

Noun

The Champagne region was most affected by a culmination of weather factors, including drought, hail, and frost, leading to a 48% drop in Champagne output from the 2025 average, according to the French agriculture ministry.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
The recent expansion of the autonomous robotaxi service Waymo to new cities was met with support from ride-hail users but also from a few surprising groups.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of hail

Noun

The move by the shop owner launched a flurry of online discourse about the tripod-wielding gaggle of usually young, almost always female influencers who parade their phones around in the hopes of building, or nurturing, a gainful following.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 9 Sep. 2026
Amid the flurry of decisions, Missouri Republicans have seized on the federal one that favored their side.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of flurry

Verb

Within minutes, replies starting pouring in, including one from Evan Hubinger, another guy at Anthropic charged with making sure AI doesn’t destroy everyone.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The wine pours were generous, the coursing was adjusted to my personal dining speed, and the conversation was genuinely enjoyable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of pour

Verb

The Dolly Dollop Referenced in Good Lookin’ Cookin’, the unofficial measurement refers to a heaping spoonful.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The Burger Barn dresses up its patties with heaping stacks of pastrami, though the classic cheeseburger is also a crowd-pleaser.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026