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

Bathroom work centers on the toilet lid, seat and flushing lever plus the sink faucet, and laundering towels and the shower curtain. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026 The twin vessel sinks are topped by tall, frameless vertical mirrors against a smooth plaster divider wall concealing a walk-in shower. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Verb

Baroudi said people who feel irritation from the chemical should shower to wash it off their bodies. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 If exposure occurs, it is recommended to shower or rinse the affected area. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shower

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower

Noun

Although rain is not forecast for Saturday morning, low temperatures in the mid-40s are expected.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Nov. 2026
As the evening fell in Spain's capital, the wide Paseo del Prado boulevard became a sea of umbrellas as a huge crowd turned out during steady rain.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of rain

Noun

This was studied New Zealand, Tasmania and some parts of South America where modelling to be least affected by a nuclear winter and unlikely to suffer direct hits in a nuclear barrage.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The latest Russian aerial barrage underscored the scale of the rebuilding task, as did the ongoing search for people missing beneath rubble after a deadly airstrike in southern Ukraine on Monday.

— Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of barrage

Verb

Nigella lavishes this chicken with praise, and Paul feels the pressure.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of lavish

Noun

Scientists and engineers there build household structures — from decks to sheds to single family homes — and subject them to literal trials by fire, hail, and hurricane force wind.

— Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
Tesla's self-driving ride-hail efforts, however, remain far behind those of industry leader Waymo, as does the safety record of its autonomous vehicles.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of hail

Noun

Light flurries to 2 inches possible down to 5000 feet with higher accumulations remaining above 6000 feet.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Especially since the big frame of the show’s director, Robert Falls, had just exited the theater, a flurry visible in the corner of my eye.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of flurry

Verb

Twenty months of liquor retaliation between the United States and Canada have cost distillers in both countries, cost provinces revenue and narrowed what people on both sides of the border can pour.

— Lars Hanson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
But given the widespread discontent and overwhelmingly negative feedback pouring towards the committee, there was some small sliver of hope that the week two poll might address some of the issues.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of pour

Verb

Unreleased | Getty Images A spate of bomb threats against passenger flights has forced diversions, emergency landings and military escorts across European airspace this week, stoking fear among passengers and heaping pressure on airlines.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Trump has blamed high global fuel prices on Ukraine, and heaped pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian refineries even as Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine’s towns, cities, and energy infrastructure.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026