Shower ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Shower ( noun )

1. A device for washing the body by standing or sitting under falling water.
2. An act of washing oneself by standing or sitting under falling water.
3. A brief period of rain or sleet.

Origin:

Old english scūr, of germanic origin; related to dutch douche and german dusche.

Examples:

1. I'm going to take a shower before bed.
2. The shower head was too low, so I had to crouch to wash my hair.
3. She was caught in a sudden shower on the way home.
4. The guests enjoyed the outdoor shower by the pool.
5. The bride and groom were showered with rice as they left the church.

(As a verb)

Shower ( verb )

1. A device for washing the body by standing or sitting under falling water.
2. An act of washing oneself by standing or sitting under falling water.
3. A brief period of rain or sleet.

Origin:

Old english scūr, of germanic origin; related to dutch douche and german dusche.

Examples:

1. I'm going to take a shower before bed.
2. The shower head was too low, so I had to crouch to wash my hair.
3. She was caught in a sudden shower on the way home.
4. The guests enjoyed the outdoor shower by the pool.
5. The bride and groom were showered with rice as they left the church.