shower
show er
- n a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
they installed a shower in the bathroom - n washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle
he took a shower after the game - n a brief period of precipitation
the game was interrupted by a brief shower - n a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower
a little shower of rose petals - n someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
- n 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 - v expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
He was showered with praise - v spray or sprinkle with
The guests showered rice on the couple - v take a shower; wash one's body in the shower
You should shower after vigorous exercise - v rain abundantly
Meteors showered down over half of Australia - v provide abundantly with
He showered her with presents
- To help curb emissions, California cities are opening bicycle commuter hubs that offer amenities ranging from showers to valets.
- When you run the shower, germs are ejected out of the showerhead in the spray.
- Some of the girls were in the community showersthey were nakedand some were quite bold.