1.a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you;
they installed a shower in the bathroom
2.washing yourself in a shower; you stand upright under water sprayed from a nozzle;
he took a shower after the game
3.a brief period of precipitation;
the game was interrupted by a brief shower
4.a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower;
a little shower of rose petals
5.someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
6.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
1.expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns;
He was showered with praise
2.spray or sprinkle with;
The guests showered rice on the couple
3.take a shower; wash one's body in the shower;
You should shower after vigorous exercise
4.rain abundantly;
Meteors showered down over half of Australia
5.provide abundantly with;
He showered her with presents