shower

/ʃˈaʊɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
“they installed a shower in the bathroom”
washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle
“he took a shower after the game”
a brief period of precipitation
“the game was interrupted by a brief shower”
a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower
“a little shower of rose petals”
someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person
“her friends organized a baby shower for her when she was expecting”

verb

expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
“He was showered with praise”
spray or sprinkle with
“The guests showered rice on the couple”
take a shower; wash one's body in the shower
“You should shower after vigorous exercise”
rain abundantly
“Meteors showered down over half of Australia”
provide abundantly with
“He showered her with presents”

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