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shower

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈʃaʊə^r/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈʃaʊɚ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(shou′ər for 1; shō′ər for 2)

Collocations for "shower"

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "shower" in context.

shower

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.

a [spring, May, winter, summer] shower
[spring] showers
a [light, brief, heavy, prolonged] shower
a sudden shower (of rain)
(rain) showers are [likely, expected]
showers [in, from] the [north, west, east, south]
I need a [quick, good, long, refreshing] shower
a [cool, cold, warm, hot, power] shower
a [power, walk-in, sit-down] shower
the [men's, women's] shower
UK: have a shower
take a shower
[wash, rinse, scrub] yourself under the shower
get [dressed, undressed, changed] in the showers
sing in the shower
a shower before [breakfast, work, school, bed]
a shower after [exercise, the gym, the match, jogging]
the showers in the [school, gym, changing rooms]
a shower of [abuse, jeers, insults, praise]
a shower of [sparks, spittle, glitter]
slang, UK: are a shower of idiots
dated, UK: you're an absolute shower
my [sister, friend, cousin] is having a [baby, bridal] shower

n as adj

the shower [room, head]

shower after [work, the gym]
shower at [home, the gym]
shower the [mud, sweat, dirt, grime] off
shower off the [mud]
shower off after a [long, hard, hot] day
shower for [20 minutes]
showering in [cold, hot] water
shower together
shower and [change, dress, shave]
[need, have] to shower
shower her with [gifts, compliments, praise, kisses]
was showered with [gifts]
it is going to shower [today, later]
[sparks, hail] showered down (from above)

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'shower' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

cool - do - glass - have - sing - take - cap - head - bathroom - surround - support - screen - music - morning - power - fresh - hot - likely - cockroach - faucet - lime - mat - rail - rod - bath - gown - hose - nozzle - refresh - drain - lukewarm - scant - sober - stall - steam - soap - pamper - bathtub - install

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Collocations for "shower"

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