shower
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
3 of 5I usually take a shower in the morning to wake up.
I usually take a shower in the morning to wake up.
The luxury suite features a marble shower with multiple settings.
The luxury suite features a marble shower with multiple settings.
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
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
I usually take a shower in the morning to wake up.
everydayI usually take a shower in the morning to wake up.
The luxury suite features a marble shower with multiple settings.
formalThe luxury suite features a marble shower with multiple settings.
I'll be ready in ten minutes, I just need a quick shower.
informalI'll be ready in ten minutes, I just need a quick shower.
The study analyzed the average water volume used per shower in dormitories.
academicThe study analyzed the average water volume used per shower in dormitories.
The maintenance department needs to fix the leaking shower in room 405.
businessThe maintenance department needs to fix the leaking shower in room 405.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
take a shower
take a shower
baby shower
baby shower
bridal shower
bridal shower
Often Confused With
A bath involves sitting in a tub of water, while a shower uses water falling from above.
In a domestic context, a shower is a plumbing fixture; in weather, it is a brief period of rain.
Usage Notes
In American English, people typically 'take a shower,' whereas in British English, 'have a shower' is the preferred expression.
Common Mistakes
Avoid saying 'make a shower.' Use 'take' or 'have' when describing the action of washing yourself.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'flower' being watered; a 'shower' is how you water yourself to stay fresh.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English word 'scūr', meaning a brief fall of rain or a storm.
Grammar Patterns
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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