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Definitions

shower

[shou-er] / ˈʃaʊ ər /
NOUN
precipitation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deluge downpour drizzle flood hail rain rainstorm sleet storm
STRONG
cloudburst thunderstorm
VERB
rain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drench pour spray sprinkle
STRONG
downpour drizzle fall hail mist patter sleet storm
WEAK
come down in buckets
Antonyms
STRONGEST
collect gather
VERB
lavish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deluge pamper
STRONG
give
WEAK
be generous

Example Sentences

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“These consumers are saying, ‘I don’t really like buying laundry detergent and shower gels, they’re not terribly exciting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

If you enjoy meteor spotting then you are in for a treat with the oldest recorded shower set to light up our skies from 16 April.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

They are available upon request but mine arrived after my shower, unfortunately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The property also offers an enormous walk-in closet, as well as a “spa-like” bathroom that features a spacious bathtub and a steam shower.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

But before Glory could answer, the zigzagging arrow blew up into a shower of sparks.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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