shower
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
showers
plural
showers
Britannica Dictionary definition of SHOWER
[count]
1
a
:
a device that produces a spray of water for you to stand under and wash your body
b
:
a room or an enclosed area in a room that contains a shower
—
see picture at bathroom
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My hotel room had a shower but no bathtub.
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a shower curtain/stall
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I couldn't answer the phone because I was in the shower.
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The team hit the showers after practice. [=the team went to the locker room and used the showers there after practice]
c
:
the act of washing your body with a shower
-
She took a shower after her run. = (Brit) She had a shower after her run.
-
a shower cap [=a cap that you wear while you are taking a shower]
2
a
:
a brief fall of rain or snow over a small area
—
see also thundershower
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Light/Heavy showers are expected later today.
b
:
a large number of small things that fall or happen at the same time
— often + of
-
a shower of sparks/tears
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He gave the baby a shower of kisses. [=he showered the baby with kisses]
3
US
:
a party where gifts are given to a woman who is going to be married or have a baby
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a bridal/baby shower
2
shower
/ˈʃawɚ/
verb
showers;
showered;
showering
2
shower
/ˈʃawɚ/
verb
showers;
showered;
showering
Britannica Dictionary definition of SHOWER
1
[no object]
:
to wash yourself by using a shower
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Please shower before using the pool.
2
:
to fall on someone or something in the way that rain falls from the sky
[no object]
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Sparks from the machine showered onto the floor of the garage.
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Rice showered down on the newlyweds as they left the church.
[+ object]
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A passing car showered her with muddy water. = A passing car showered muddy water on her.
3
[+ object]
:
to provide (someone) with something in large amounts
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He showered her with gifts/kisses. = He showered gifts/kisses on her. [=he gave her many gifts/kisses]
