Definition of shower - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
bathroomdevice for bathing with falling water
- The shower in the hotel room was broken.
2.
hygieneact of washing under a shower
- I take a shower every morning.
3.
weatherbrief period of rain or snow
- We got caught in a sudden shower.
4.
celebrationUS party where gifts are givenUS
- They threw a baby shower for her.
5.
abundanceUK large number of things falling or thrown togetherUK
- A shower of leaves fell from the trees in autumn..
6.
- That team is a complete shower.
Verb
1.
bathingintr. wash oneself under a spray of waterintr.
- She likes to shower every morning.
2.
rainingintr. UK rain in a brief, heavy fallintr. UK
- It began to shower heavily in the afternoon.
3.
sprayingtr. spray or sprinkle with a liquidtr.
- He showered the plants with water.
4.
scatteringtr. scatter over someone or somethingtr.
- Confetti showered over the newlyweds.
5.
give generouslytr. UK bestow abundantly or lavishlytr. UK
- They showered the bride with gifts at the party..
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device for bathing with falling water 
brief period of rain or snow
Expressions with shower
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wash oneself with someone or something
He decided to shower with cold water.
leaving an event earlier than planned
She took an early shower and left the party.
fall in large quantities like rain
Leaves began to shower down as the wind picked up..
take a shower
After the workout, I always hit the shower.
large number of insults directed at someone
He faced a shower of insults after the announcement.
give someone a lot of praise or attention
They showered her with compliments after the performance.
give someone a lot of love and attention
She loves to shower her grandchildren with affection.
overwhelm someone with presents
He showered his children with gifts on their birthdays.
expresses disapproval about a group or event
What a shower those players were today!
wash your body standing under falling water from a shower device
After the long hike, I had to take a shower.
room with several showers for bathing
The gym has a large shower room for members.
short light rain that happens in April
We got caught in an April shower on our walk.
shower taken with cold water
He took a cold shower after his workout..
short mild period of rainfall
We got caught in a rain shower on our walk.
waterproof headgear for keeping hair dry in the shower
She wore a shower cap to keep her hair dry.
waterproof curtain that prevents water from splashing out
She hung a new shower curtain with a floral pattern in her bathroom..
liquid soap for cleaning the body in the shower
I bought a new shower gel with a lavender scent.
glove used for scrubbing the body during a shower
She used a shower glove to exfoliate her skin.
mitt for washing and scrubbing the body
She used a shower mitt to exfoliate her skin.
seat placed in a shower for sitting while bathing
She uses a shower seat to wash safely.
enclosed area for showering in a bathroom
She installed a new shower stall in her bathroom.
flat base in a shower to catch water
The shower tray needs cleaning to prevent mold.
short duration of moderate snowfall with possible accumulation
We experienced a snow shower in the afternoon.
shower area entered directly from the bathroom floor without a high edge
The renovated bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower with glass walls.
Origin of shower
Old English, scur (a short fall of rain)
Terms with shower included in their meaning
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home fixture
room containing a bathtub or shower
drying
dry oneself after a shower or bath
weather
light rain shower falling in some areas
bathroom
small room for a shower or toilet
liquid
spray or shower of droplets hitting a surface
bathroom design
bathroom with no shower barriers and fully waterproofed surfaces
figurative
shower something intensively from above
Nigeria
shower guests with money
weather
light rain shower
attention
shower someone with attention to gain favor
astronomy
apparent origin of a meteor shower
weather
light shower of rain or snow
botany
flowering plant Cassia fistula, golden shower tree
celebration
event similar to a baby shower but for the expectant father
weather
misty shower or dew
astronomy
meteor from a meteor shower visible in December
celebration
shower of gold-colored confetti or similar objects
bridal shower
pre-wedding party for a bride where guests bring kitchen items as gifts
light rain
misty rain, stronger than mist but less than a shower
real estate
bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower
pyrotechnics
type of firework that emits a shower of sparks
astronomy
meteor seen during a November shower that appears from Leo
hygiene
wash your body standing under falling water from a shower device
literal
shower taken with cold water
Examples of shower in a sentence
The shower needs repairs due to low water pressure. He had a quick shower after the match. A hot shower helped her relax. A light shower refreshed the garden. The forecast predicts a shower in the afternoon. She attended a bridal shower last weekend.
The surprise shower was a huge success. A shower of confetti rained down on the celebration. The meteor shower lit up the night sky. The new recruits were such a shower at the event. Everyone agreed the committee was a shower. He decided to shower after his workout. They shower quickly to save water. Dark clouds gathered, and it started to shower. The forecast predicted it would shower briefly. The gardener showered the seedlings with rainwater. She showered the wound with saline solution. The petals showered down from the cherry blossoms. The audience was showered with praise after the performance. Fans showered the performer with applause. The charity showered the community with support.
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- French:douche, prendre une douche, ...
- German:Dusche, duschen, ...
- Italian:doccia, docciarsi, ...
- Spanish:ducha, ducharse, ...
- Portuguese:duche, tomar duche, ...
- Chinese:淋浴器, 冲澡, ...
- Japanese:シャワー, シャワーを浴びる, ...
- Arabic:دُشّ, اِسْتَحَمَّ, ...
- Hebrew:מִקְלַחַת, לְהִתְקַלֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:душ, принимать душ, ...
- Ukrainian:душ, приймати душ, ...
- Hindi:शावर, स्नान करना, ...
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