a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you; they installed a shower in the bathroom'
washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle; he took a shower after the game
[ Syn: shower bath ]
a brief period of precipitation; the game was interrupted by a brief shower
[ Syn: rain shower ]
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
[ Syn: cascade ]
someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
[ Syn: exhibitor , exhibitioner ]
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 (n.)
expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns; He was showered with praise
[ Syn: lavish ]
spray or sprinkle with; The guests showered rice on the couple'
take a shower; wash one's body in the shower; You should shower after vigorous exercise'
rain abundantly; Meteors showered down over half of Australia
[ Syn: shower down ]
provide abundantly with; He showered her with presents'