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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One of the latest trends making a splash in modern bathrooms is the tandem showerhead. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024 Over time, mineral deposits also can build up in the showerhead nozzle, compromising the flow of water. Stacey Colino, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024 The showerhead ensures that all the grounds have even coverage. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 The Ratio 6, for example, models its showerhead after the way water is distributed in the pour-over process. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 12 Apr. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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