shower gel

noun

: a cleansing gel for use in the shower
… people rave not just about the shower gel's warm, hypnotic fragrance, but about how well it works as an olfactory sleep aid to help them wind down and chill out.Rachel Krause

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Lavender bubble bath and jasmine shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and body milk, all by L’Occitane. Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2024 Layering the shower gel with the body lotion and lighting the candle will fill the air with fresh and floral notes of pear, lily of the valley, iris, and white musk. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024 The iconic hand lotion comes to work, the Verbena soap spruces up the guest bathroom, and the miniature shower gels fit handily in a toiletry bag. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024 Kurkdjian’s new version, Sauvage Eau Forte, released in August, is the fifth scent in the collection, which has also spawned a shower gel, an anti-aging serum, a deodorant, and a body mist called Sauvage Very Cool Spray. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024 Bathrooms have full-sized bottles of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2024 Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale offers the unforgettable scent in a set that includes cologne, shower gel, and deodorant. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 15 July 2024 Her technique for layering perfumes involves starting with a hydrated base, using scented shower gels, shampoos, and body creams — and drinking lots of water. Zahra Campbell-Avenell, refinery29.com, 20 May 2024 That Hydrates Your Skin Mario Badescu skincare products are a favorite among many TikTok influencers, and this shower gel is definitely worth checking out. Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shower gel was in 1970

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“Shower gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shower%20gel. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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