showers
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.
basic
We took quick showers after the game.
basic
The gym has new showers in the locker room.
basic
Spring often brings light showers in the mornings.
natural
Let’s rinse off quickly in the showers before dinner.
natural
The showers stopped just before we left the house.
natural