shower

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Pronunciation
/ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/
/ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/
/ˈʃəʊ.ə(ɹ)/
/ˈʃoʊ.ɚ/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade).

Example Sentences
  • Today there will be frequent showers and some sunny spells.
2 Definition

A device for bathing by which water is made to fall on the body from a height, either from a tank or by the action of a pump.

Synonyms
shower bath
3 Definition

An instance of using of this device in order to bathe oneself.

Synonyms
shower bath
Example Sentences
  • I′m going to have a shower.
4 Definition

A quantity of something that has characteristics of a rain shower.

Example Sentences
  • a shower of sparks;  a meteor shower;  a Gatorade shower
5 Definition

A party associated with a significant event in a person's life, at which the person usually receives gifts.

Example Sentences
  • Her church group has planned an adoption shower.
6 Definition

A battle, an attack; conflict.

7 Definition

A shower of shit.

8 Definition

(with of and an invective) Used as an intensifying pluralizer or intensifier

9 Definition

One who shows.

10 Definition

Some object or activity that is shown in a contest

Example Sentences
  • That calf is going to be a great shower at the fair this year.
11 Definition

A man whose penis appears roughly full size both when flaccid and when erect.

Antonyms
grower
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(followed by with) To spray with (a specified liquid).

2 Definition

To bathe using a shower.

3 Definition

To bestow liberally, to give or distribute in abundance

4 Definition

To rain in a shower; to cascade down.