A1 noun Neutral #4,237 most common

shower

/ˈʃaʊ.ər/

A device that washes the body with a spray of water, or the act of washing oneself under such a spray. It is a standard fixture in bathrooms used for daily personal hygiene.

Examples

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1

I usually take a shower in the morning to wake up.

I usually take a shower in the morning to wake up.

2

The luxury suite features a marble shower with multiple settings.

The luxury suite features a marble shower with multiple settings.

3

I'll be ready in ten minutes, I just need a quick shower.

I'll be ready in ten minutes, I just need a quick shower.

Word Family

Noun
shower
Verb
shower
Adjective
showery
Related
showerhead
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'flower' being watered; a 'shower' is how you water yourself to stay fresh.

Quick Quiz

After a long day of hiking, I really want a hot ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: shower

Examples

1

I usually take a shower in the morning to wake up.

everyday

I usually take a shower in the morning to wake up.

2

The luxury suite features a marble shower with multiple settings.

formal

The luxury suite features a marble shower with multiple settings.

3

I'll be ready in ten minutes, I just need a quick shower.

informal

I'll be ready in ten minutes, I just need a quick shower.

4

The study analyzed the average water volume used per shower in dormitories.

academic

The study analyzed the average water volume used per shower in dormitories.

5

The maintenance department needs to fix the leaking shower in room 405.

business

The maintenance department needs to fix the leaking shower in room 405.

Word Family

Noun
shower
Verb
shower
Adjective
showery
Related
showerhead

Common Collocations

take a shower take a shower
hot shower hot shower
shower curtain shower curtain
shower head shower head
cold shower cold shower

Common Phrases

take a shower

take a shower

baby shower

baby shower

bridal shower

bridal shower

Often Confused With

shower vs bath

A bath involves sitting in a tub of water, while a shower uses water falling from above.

shower vs rain

In a domestic context, a shower is a plumbing fixture; in weather, it is a brief period of rain.

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Usage Notes

In American English, people typically 'take a shower,' whereas in British English, 'have a shower' is the preferred expression.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid saying 'make a shower.' Use 'take' or 'have' when describing the action of washing yourself.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'flower' being watered; a 'shower' is how you water yourself to stay fresh.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old English word 'scūr', meaning a brief fall of rain or a storm.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun (plural: showers) Commonly used with verbs 'take' or 'have'
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Cultural Context

Daily showering is a standard social expectation for personal hygiene in most Western cultures.

Quick Quiz

After a long day of hiking, I really want a hot ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: shower

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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