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
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
David and Louise only allowed the children to shower once a year.
—Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
The state steps in Sunland Park residents woke up one morning at the end of November and turned on their sink faucets and shower heads to see a slimy, oily goo emerging from their taps.
—Silvia Foster-Frau, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
On Instagram, Lynn’s estate showered Russell in praise for the performance.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Aim to stay in the bath or shower with the door closed for 10 to 15 minutes to break up your boogers.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
For your kids, of course (although that shower curtain would totally fit a an any bathtub).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2024
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
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
This includes the kitchen’s great underdog, a modest-looking sweet potato cooked in embers, slathered with miso butter and showered with chives.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
David and Louise only allowed the children to shower once a year.
—Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
The state steps in Sunland Park residents woke up one morning at the end of November and turned on their sink faucets and shower heads to see a slimy, oily goo emerging from their taps.
—Silvia Foster-Frau, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
On Instagram, Lynn’s estate showered Russell in praise for the performance.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Aim to stay in the bath or shower with the door closed for 10 to 15 minutes to break up your boogers.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
For your kids, of course (although that shower curtain would totally fit a an any bathtub).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2024
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
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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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