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Definition shower in American English

shower verb

verb
/ˈʃaʊər/
1

to wash yourself in a shower

Example

I need to shower and dress.

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2

to give a large number of things or a large amount of something to someone

Example

He showered her with flowers and jewelry.

Example

Susan showered kisses on the baby.

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Example

Bullets showered the building.

Example

The window smashed and glass showered down on the children.

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Definition shower in American English