shower meaning and definition

SHOWER noun

Definition of shower (noun)

1. a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
   • "they installed a shower in the bathroom"
2. washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle
   • "he took a shower after the game"
   • synonyms: shower bath
3. a brief period of precipitation
   • "the game was interrupted by a brief shower"
   • synonyms: rain shower
4. a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower
   • "a little shower of rose petals"; "a sudden cascade of sparks"
   • synonyms: cascade
5. someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
   • synonyms: exhibitioner, exhibitor
6. a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person
   • "her friends organized a baby shower for her when she was expecting"

SHOWER verb

Definition of shower (verb)

1. expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
   • "He was showered with praise"
   • synonyms: lavish
2. spray or sprinkle with
   • "The guests showered rice on the couple"
3. take a shower; wash one's body in the shower
   • "You should shower after vigorous exercise"
4. rain abundantly
   • "Meteors showered down over half of Australia"
   • synonyms: shower down
5. provide abundantly with
   • "He showered her with presents"