Definition of Shower

Noun: shower shaw(-u)r

A plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
"they installed a shower in the bathroom"
Washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle
"he took a shower after the game";
- shower bath
A brief period of precipitation
"the game was interrupted by a brief shower";
- rain shower
A sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower
"a little shower of rose petals";
- cascade
Someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
- exhibitor, exhibitioner
[N. Amer] A party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person
"her friends organized a baby shower for her when she was expecting"

Verb: shower shaw(-u)r

Expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
"He was showered with praise";
- lavish
Spray or sprinkle with
"The guests showered rice on the couple"
Take a shower; wash one's body in the shower
"You should shower after vigorous exercise"
Rain abundantly
"Meteors showered down over half of Australia";
- shower down
Provide abundantly with
"He showered her with presents"