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

Accessibility The hotel includes several ADA-compliant rooms with roll-in showers and wide entrances. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Because those hours line up with the shower's peak, the moon shouldn't steal the show this year. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

According to testimony, Pham and Salerno moved Collins into the bathroom after Lavery hit her, but Lavery followed and stabbed her over and over, leaving blood on the tiles, walls and shower curtain — which had images of knives on it. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 The bathroom, done up entirely in marble, has its own sound system and a separate tub and shower. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shower

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower

Noun

Monday is expected to stay dry, with temperatures around 78 degrees, before a cold front brings the area’s next chance of rain, 20% to 40%, Monday night, the weather service said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory Thursday as rain and king tides are forecast to soak South Florida.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of rain

Noun

The Kremlin’s barrage hit a bridge and ambulance station, while Kyiv reportedly fired upwards of 600 drones on the Moscow region alone.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The storm on Wednesday that may have spawned a tornado was one in a barrage of strong storms across Southern California this week that caused localized flooding, strong rains and high winds, including a swift-water rescue in Los Angeles.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of barrage

Verb

The tech lobby — currently led by ginormous AI companies — has emerged as the largest source of campaign contributions in US history, lavishing tens of millions of dollars on both for Democrats and Republicans alike.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 15 Oct. 2026
The two governors, who mended fences after clashing over last year’s Proposition 50 redistricting campaign, lavished praise on each other for their climate bona fides.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of lavish

Noun

The interview in The Bookman had inaugurated what turned into a flurry of correspondence with his old clerk in the spring of 1892.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Despite a flurry of beauty M&A activity in 2025 — a record 384 deals globally, to be specific — average deal value is on the decline.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of flurry

Verb

Its stainless steel body can last for years of making pour-over coffee every morning or evening cups of hot tea, and the kettle also comes in handy to boil water fast for everyday recipes.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
Following the news of the deputy's death, condolences from law enforcement agencies and city leaders began pouring in on Wednesday.

— Briauna Brown, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of pour

Verb

The Ukrainian leader has pleaded with Washington to supply more Patriot air-defense ammunition to stop the missiles, and to heap more sanctions on Russia to pressure Moscow to pursue peace.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
The Ukrainian leader has pleaded with Washington to supply more Patriot air defense ammunition to stop the ballistic missiles, and to heap more sanctions on Russia to pressure Moscow to pursue peace.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026