Showers Meaning in English
word · lemma: shower
Definition
'Showers' can mean short periods of rain, often scattered or light, or it can refer to a place or act of washing yourself by standing under running water.
Usage & Nuances
'Showers' as weather (plural noun) is mainly used in forecasts: 'scattered showers', 'afternoon showers.' As bathing, usually plural when talking about several ('after the game, there are showers available'). Distinguish from 'rain' (more general, can be heavy), and 'bath' (sitting in water).
Example Sentences
There will be showers this afternoon.
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The gym has new showers in the locker room.
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We took quick showers after the game.
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Spring often brings light showers in the mornings.
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The showers stopped just before we left the house.
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Let’s rinse off quickly in the showers before dinner.
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