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Noun

shower (plural showers)

1. A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade); burst of hefty precipitation.
   • Today there will be frequent showers and some sunny spells.
2. A device for bathing by which water is made to fall on the body from a height, either from a tank or by the action of a pump.

   Synonyms:

   shower bath

3. An instance of using of this device in order to bathe oneself.
   • I’m going to have a shower.

   Synonyms:

   shower bath

4. A quantity of something that has characteristics of a rain shower.
   • a shower of sparks; a meteor shower; a Gatorade shower
5. A party associated with a significant event in a person's life, at which the person usually receives gifts.
   • Would male strippers be appropriate for the divorce shower?
   1. A bridal shower.
      • The shower will be held at the home of the bridesmaid.

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