showerhead

noun

show·​er·​head ˈshau̇(-ə)r-ˌhed How to pronounce showerhead (audio)
: a fixture for directing the spray of water in a bathroom shower

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Marble bathrooms feature massage showerheads and Elemis toiletries. Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Visible Staining and Limescale Buildup One of the clearest signs that your home needs a water softener is visible staining and limescale buildup on your faucets, showerheads, and other plumbing fixtures. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025 Officials said this would include language aimed at Biden regulations that are expected to increase the number of electric vehicles sold in the U.S. and require more efficient household items such as showerheads, stoves and dishwashers. Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025 TikTokers have taken to their platforms to spotlight their everything-shower routines and their massive rain showerheads to incorporate regular self-care in their regimens. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for showerhead

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showerhead was in 1865

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“Showerhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showerhead. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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