show·er
ˈshau̇(-ə)r 
1
a
: a fall of rain of short duration
b
: a similar fall of sleet, hail, or snow
2
: something resembling a rain shower
a shower of statistics
especially
: a fall of meteors which belong to a single group and whose trails appear to originate at the same point in space
3
: a party given by friends who bring gifts often of a particular kind
a bridal shower
4
: a bath in which water is showered on the body
also
: the apparatus that provides a shower
showered; showering; showers
1
: to rain or fall in or as if in a shower
letters showered on him in praise and protest
2
: to bathe in a shower
1
a
: to wet (as with water) in a spray, fine stream, or drops
b(1)
: to cause to fall in a shower
factory chimneys showered soot on the district
(2)
: to cause a shower to fall on
showered the newlyweds with rice
2
: to give in abundance
showered her with honors
Synonyms
Examples of shower in a Sentence
Noun (1)
a shower of books fell from the collapsing shelves
a shower of insults and curses rained down on the criminal as he was led through the crowd
Verb
Please shower before using the pool.
Sparks from the machine showered onto the floor of the garage.
Rice showered down on the newlyweds as they left the church.
Recent Examples on the Web
Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 May 2024
Clouds, however, will move in overnight into Tuesday, bringing another chance for showers and thunderstorms.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024
Friday: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
If your energy is low, consider using a shower seat or taking a bath.
—Anna Gibbs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
According to a recent weather forecast from Stewart Williams, meteorologist for the PGA Championship and the Digital Transmission Network, showers and storms are likely Friday night with possible showers on Saturday morning.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 May 2024
There is a slight chance of showers before 7 a.m., otherwise, Tuesday is expected to be cool and dry, Cronce said.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 13 May 2024
Meteorologist have predicted that there will be showers and thunderstorms Saturday evening into Sunday afternoon.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
Another chilly and damp weekend is on tap for Southern California as a storm brings cooler temperatures, possible showers and some strong winds.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
The multi-talented artist and activist was showered with accolades, awards and grants for his work ensuring O'odham weavers received fair compensation for their hard work.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024
As President Joe Biden nears the end of his term, his administration is in a hurry to impose new regulations and shower allies with benefits.
—Judge Glock, National Review, 15 May 2024
Most of the Trump tariffs are expected to remain in place, but Mr. Biden plans to go beyond those by raising levies in areas that the president showered with subsidies in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 10 May 2024
My back felt perfectly fine—though I still wasn’t allowed to shower or sweat, and I was told to wear dark, loose clothing (to prevent the permanent marker from rubbing off).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 7 May 2024
After returning indoors, perform a tick check and shower immediately.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
According to a video last month on the sheriff's office Facebook page about the history of the jail, the D block originally was 12 cells that could sleep as many as 12 people, sharing one bathroom and shower area.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
This includes the kitchen’s great underdog, a modest-looking sweet potato cooked in embers, slathered with miso butter and showered with chives.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Noun
At one point, characters refer to a Soviet satellite dumping radioactive debris on the city, and though Coppola depicts such a shower, no further mention is made of the disaster.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 May 2024
Clouds, however, will move in overnight into Tuesday, bringing another chance for showers and thunderstorms.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024
Friday: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
If your energy is low, consider using a shower seat or taking a bath.
—Anna Gibbs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
According to a recent weather forecast from Stewart Williams, meteorologist for the PGA Championship and the Digital Transmission Network, showers and storms are likely Friday night with possible showers on Saturday morning.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 May 2024
There is a slight chance of showers before 7 a.m., otherwise, Tuesday is expected to be cool and dry, Cronce said.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 13 May 2024
Meteorologist have predicted that there will be showers and thunderstorms Saturday evening into Sunday afternoon.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
Another chilly and damp weekend is on tap for Southern California as a storm brings cooler temperatures, possible showers and some strong winds.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Verb
Rolling Stone also confirms that Offset gifted Cardi three diamond chains and showered her with flowers for Mother’s Day.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
The multi-talented artist and activist was showered with accolades, awards and grants for his work ensuring O'odham weavers received fair compensation for their hard work.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024
As President Joe Biden nears the end of his term, his administration is in a hurry to impose new regulations and shower allies with benefits.
—Judge Glock, National Review, 15 May 2024
Most of the Trump tariffs are expected to remain in place, but Mr. Biden plans to go beyond those by raising levies in areas that the president showered with subsidies in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 10 May 2024
My back felt perfectly fine—though I still wasn’t allowed to shower or sweat, and I was told to wear dark, loose clothing (to prevent the permanent marker from rubbing off).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 7 May 2024
After returning indoors, perform a tick check and shower immediately.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
According to a video last month on the sheriff's office Facebook page about the history of the jail, the D block originally was 12 cells that could sleep as many as 12 people, sharing one bathroom and shower area.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
This includes the kitchen’s great underdog, a modest-looking sweet potato cooked in embers, slathered with miso butter and showered with chives.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
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shower
1 of 2 noun
show·er
ˈshau̇(-ə)r
1
a
: a short fall of rain over a small area
b
: a similar fall of sleet, hail, or snow
2
: something resembling a shower
a shower of sparks
3
: a party where gifts are given especially to a bride or pregnant woman
4
: a bath in which water is sprayed on a person
also
: a device for providing such a bath
shower
2 of 2 verb1
: to rain or fall in or as if in a shower
2
: to bathe in a shower
3
: to wet with fine spray or drops
4
: to provide in great quantity
showered them with attention
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