Shower

Definition

Shower is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a device that sprays water for bathing or a brief period of rain. As a verb, it means to wash oneself in a shower or to bestow something generously.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/
• Respelling: SHOW-er

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈʃaʊ.ə/
• Respelling: SHOW-uh

Etymology

The word "shower" originates from Old English "scūr," meaning "a heavy fall of rain," derived from Proto-Germanic "*skura," meaning "storm" or "rain." It later evolved to include the sense of bathing in the 16th century.

Derivatives

• Showery (adjective)
• Showered (verb, past tense)
• Showering (verb, present participle)
• Rainshower (noun)
• Baby shower (noun)

Synonyms

• Sprinkle
• Rain
• Bath

Antonyms

• Drought
• Dryness
• None

Usage

The term "shower" is commonly used in daily life for hygiene, weather, and events. Examples include "She took a quick shower before work" (noun) and "He showered her with compliments" (verb).

Related Terms

• Rain: Precipitation in the form of water droplets.
• Bath: A soaking immersion in water for cleaning.
• Storm: A violent disturbance in the atmosphere.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A device for bathing: Refers to an apparatus that sprays water for personal hygiene.
  • Example: "The bathroom has a modern shower with multiple jets."
• A brief period of rain: Refers to light, short-duration precipitation.
  • Example: "A passing shower cooled the summer day."
• An event for celebrating or gifting: Refers to gatherings like baby showers or bridal showers.
  • Example: "They hosted a beautiful baby shower for her."

Verb

• To bathe in a shower: Refers to cleaning oneself using a shower.
  • Example: "He showered after his workout."
• To bestow generously: Refers to giving something in abundance.
  • Example: "She showered her friends with gifts."