a brief fall of rain or, sometimes, of hail or snow:
An afternoon shower is forecast for tomorrow.
This weekend they’re predicting freezing weather with scattered snow showers.
Also called shower bath.
a bath in which water is sprayed on the body, usually from an overhead perforated nozzle showerhead:
I took a quick shower before dinner.
the apparatus for this or the room or stall enclosing it:
The shower is leaking.
We have two bathrooms, but the downstairs one has only a shower and no tub.
an abundant supply or quantity:
I wish you and your family a shower of wealth, joy, health, and other blessings!
a party at which gifts of a specific kind are given, as for a bride, prospective parent, someone moving house, or any other purpose:
Excited by the prospect of a new campus infirmary, students and alumni held a linen shower to provide new sheets and towels.
When he moved into his own apartment, we held a housewarming shower for him, giving him more kitchenware than one person could ever use.
a fall of many objects, such as tears, sparks, things that are thrown, etc.:
The couple walked out of the church under a shower of confetti.
showers, a room or area equipped with several overhead perforated nozzles, sometimes in separate stalls, for use by a number of people bathing at the same time.
to bestow liberally or lavishly:
We showered good wishes and last-minute bits of advice on the departing hockey team.
to deluge (a person) with gifts, favors, etc.:
She was showered with gifts on her birthday.
to bathe (oneself) with water sprayed on the body, usually from an overhead perforated nozzle:
In the past 30 days the patient has been able to exercise, shower himself, toilet himself, and play a board game.