Synonyms for

Shower

Verb / ˈʃaʊɜ: / Another word for shower — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A brief period of rain or snow, or a device that sprays water for washing.

Synonyms & similar words

lavish cascade exhibitioner showerbath exhibitor showerdown rainshower downpour rainstorm drizzle spray sprinkle bath cleanse rinse wash drench soak wet shampoo bathe douche irrigate moisten saturate suffuse water

Synonyms by register

Formal

precipitation downpour deluge

Informal

wash rinse tub

Literary

cascade torrent cloudburst

Antonyms

drought dryness aridity parch desiccation

Common collocations

  • take a shower
  • hot shower
  • cold shower
  • morning shower
  • electric shower
  • power shower
  • shower head
  • shower curtain

Word family

noun shower
verb shower

Usage note

As a noun, 'shower' most commonly refers to a bath in which water is sprayed from above. As a verb, it means to wash oneself in such a bath.

Example sentences

  1. I love taking a hot shower in the morning.
  2. The shower lasted only a few minutes.
  3. I need to buy a new showerhead for my bathroom.
  4. Can you shower the flowers for me?
  5. I always shower before going to bed.

Quotes

  • Rain showers my spirit and waters my soul.
  • The best ideas come in the shower.
  • The shower is my thinking space.

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