Synonyms of shower

Noun


1. shower, plumbing fixture

usage: a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you; "they installed a shower in the bathroom"

2. shower, shower bath, washup, bathing

usage: washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle; "he took a shower after the game"

3. shower, rain shower, rain, rainfall

usage: a brief period of precipitation; "the game was interrupted by a brief shower"

4. shower, cascade, descent

usage: 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"

5. exhibitor, exhibitioner, shower, showman, promoter, impresario

usage: someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see

6. shower, party

usage: 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"

Verb


1. lavish, shower, consume, squander, waste, ware

usage: expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns; "He was showered with praise"

2. shower, spray

usage: spray or sprinkle with; "The guests showered rice on the couple"

3. shower, bathe

usage: take a shower; wash one's body in the shower; "You should shower after vigorous exercise"

4. shower, shower down, rain, rain down

usage: rain abundantly; "Meteors showered down over half of Australia"

5. shower, provide, supply, ply, cater

usage: provide abundantly with; "He showered her with presents"

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