Pronunciation

/ˈʃəʊər/

Definitions

Noun

• A noun referring to the act: A supply of water that falls from the sky in liquid form, often as precipitation. Example: “The rain shower lasted all morning.”
• A noun referring to a room or facility: A place with a shower installed for personal hygiene. Example: “After the workout, I went to take a quick shower.”
• A noun referring to a device: A fixture in a bathroom that supplies water for washing oneself. Example: “The hotel had modern showers with multiple settings.”

Verb

• To verb: To bathe or clean oneself by using water from a shower. Example: “She likes to shower in the morning to start her day fresh.”
• To verb (figurative): To provide or give a sudden, intense experience or release. Example: “The project manager showered the team with praise after their successful completion.”

Adjective

• Describing something that is sudden or intense: Characterizing a sudden or abundant supply of something. Example: “The shower of ideas was unexpected.”
• Describing a feeling or emotion: Intense and overwhelming, often positive. Example: “The concert was a shower of happiness for the fans.”

Phrases

• “Take a shower” means to bathe using a shower.
• “Showerhead” refers to the nozzle from which water comes out in a shower.
• “Shower gel” or “shampoo” are products used during a shower.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children were playing in the rain shower outside.”
• Verb: “After the long hike, she decided to take a quick shower.”
• Adjective: “The party was a shower of laughter and joy.”

Synonyms

• Bath
• Wash
• Cleanse
• Deluge
• Sprinkle (for a light shower)