shower
Translation
shower, downpour, shower (party)
Examples
I take a shower every morning.
I take a shower every morning.
We got caught in a sudden shower.
We got caught in a sudden shower.
They are having a baby shower on Sunday.
They are having a baby shower on Sunday.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) shower (washing) I need to take a shower.
((a)) shower ((of sth.)) (a lot of small things falling) There was a shower of sparks.
((a)) baby/bridal shower (a party) We went to her baby shower.
Similar Words
Synonyms (for rain): downpour, drizzle; Synonyms (for washing): bath
Etymology
From Middle English *shour*, from Old English *scūr* ('shower, storm'). Related to German *Schauer*.
Memory Tips
Imagine water 'showing' itself by falling down, either in the bathroom or from the sky.