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Definition of shower

shower

/ˈʃaʊ.ər/
show · er

Plural:showers
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Adjective:showery
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Past Simple:showered
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Past Participle:showered
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Present Participle:showering
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shower Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An enclosure or stall in which a person bathes under a spray of water, or the act of washing oneself in this manner.

Example

"He took a quick, cold shower after his morning run."


2

A brief and usually light fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow.

Example

"We had to run inside when a sudden shower interrupted our picnic."


3

A party where gifts are given to a person, typically a prospective bride or expectant mother.

Example

"Her friends threw her a beautiful baby shower a month before the due date."

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• verb

1

To wash oneself by standing under a spray of water.

Example

"She showers every morning before heading to the office."


2

To bestow or give something abundantly or liberally to someone.

Example

"The critics showered the new film with praise for its stunning cinematography."


3

To fall or cause to fall in a large quantity or numerous pieces.

Example

"Confetti showered down on the athletes as they crossed the finish line."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'schour', derived from Old English 'scūr' (shower, rainstorm), which traces back to Proto-Germanic '*skūraz'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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