shower

(noun) a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you. Example: "They installed a shower in the bathroom."

(noun) washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle. Synonyms: shower bath. Example: "He took a shower after the game."

(noun) a brief period of precipitation. Synonyms: rain shower. Example: "The game was interrupted by a brief shower."

(noun) a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower. Synonyms: cascade. Examples: "A little shower of rose petals." "A sudden cascade of sparks."

(noun) someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see. Synonyms: exhibitor, exhibitioner.

(noun) a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person. Example: "Her friends organized a baby shower for her when she was expecting."

(verb) expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns. Synonyms: lavish. Example: "He was showered with praise."

(verb) spray or sprinkle with. Example: "The guests showered rice on the couple."

(verb) take a shower; wash one's body in the shower. Example: "You should shower after vigorous exercise."

(verb) rain abundantly. Synonyms: shower down. Example: "Meteors showered down over half of australia."

(verb) provide abundantly with. Example: "He showered her with presents."