Cool MateShower
UK /["/ˈʃaʊə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈʃaʊər/"]/
Definition
a piece of equipment producing a flow of water that you stand under to wash yourself; the small room or part of a room that contains a shower
In simple words: A place to wash your body with water.
Examples
- I like to take a shower every morning to wake up.
- After the workout, a quick shower felt refreshing.
- The weather forecast says there will be a shower later today.
- The kids had a fun shower of colorful confetti at the party.
- She received a lovely baby shower from her friends and family.
Usage notes
Use 'shower' for both the act of bathing and the equipment in a bathroom. More common in informal conversation than in very formal settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'show-er' as a place to 'show' yourself clean.
Collocations
- cold
- cool
- hot
- grab
- have
- take
- run
- cubicle
- curtain
- room
- cold
- cool
- hot
- grab
- have
- take
- run
- cubicle
- curtain
- room
- rain
- sleet
- snow
- brave
- die out
- dust
- meteor
- send
- shower of
- baby
- bridal
- wedding
- have
- throw
- give somebody
- invitation
- gift
- shower for
Synonyms
- spray
- deluge
- washing
- rinsing
Antonyms
- drought
- dryness
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'bath' — 'shower' is usually quicker than a bath.
- 'Shower' as a verb can be misused; ensure it's clear if referring to the act.
- Using 'the shower' as a term for just the water flow instead of the entire unit.