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Definition shower in British English

shower noun

noun
/ˈʃaʊə(r)/
1

a piece of equipment that produces a flow of water that you stand under to wash your body

Example

The shower isn't working.

Synonyms and related words
basin bath bathtub
1.1

a small room or area with a shower

Example

Is Sue still in the shower?

Synonyms and related words
airlock antechamber anteroom
1.2

the activity of washing yourself by standing under a shower

Example

I'm going to have a nice hot shower and go to bed.

Synonyms and related words
ablutions bath bath
2

a short period when it rains or snows

Example

Tonight there's a 50% chance of showers.

Synonyms and related words
acid rain avalanche band
3

a large number of things moving through the air or falling together

Example

A log in the fire broke, sending out a shower of sparks.

Example

A shower of dust fell from the roof.

Synonyms and related words
a froth of something avalanche blizzard
4

a party arranged for a woman by her friends, in which they give her presents because she will soon have a baby or get married

Example

a baby/bridal/wedding shower

5

a group of people who you do not like or respect

Synonyms and related words
bunch gang mob
Definition shower in British English