I usually take a shower in the evening.
Source: tatoeba (2190)
Shower
/ˈʃuː.ɐ/
Synonyms for "shower" (362 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (73)
Noun(10 words)
aboundabundanceaccordadministeraerosolaffluenceaffordallotallowample sufficiencyamplenessamplitudeaquamanileaspergilaspergillumatomizerautomatic dishwasheravalancheawardball
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baptizebarragebasinbathbathebathtubbestowbestow onbidetblood rainblowoutbombardbombardmentbonanzabountifulnessbountiousnessbristle withbroadsidebumper cropburstcannonadeclystercocktail partycoffee klatchcold showercommunicateconcentrate sprayerconfercopiousnesscostume partycrawl withcreep withdealdeal outdelugedescenddinnerdinner partydish outdishpandishwasher
Adjective(1 words)
coarse spray
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (108)
dispensedoledole outdonatedonation partydouchedrizzledropdrumdrumfireenemaentertainmentevening mistewerextendextravaganceexuberanceexuberatefallfat of the land
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fertilityfestivityfinger bowlfinnish bathfloodflowflurryflushflush outfoamfoisonfork outfountain syringefrothfull measurefullnessfusilladegarden partygarglegenerositygenerousnessgiftgift withgivegive freelygive outgout of raingrantgreat abundancegreat plentygushhailhand outheaphelp tohen partyhip bathholystonehouse partyhouse-raisinghousewarminghummumimpartinundateirrigateissuejapanese bathkaffeeklatschkitchen sinklandslidelatherlaunderlavabolavatorylavelavishlavishnesslawn partylet haveliberalityliberalnesslotlotsluxuriancemaskmasquemasquerademasquerade partymaximummetemete outmistmist concentrate sprayermisty rainmizzlemoisturemopmop up
Related words (181)
more than enoughmuchmyriadmyriadsneedle bathnozzlenumerousnessofferopulenceopulencyoutpouringoverflowoverwhelmpartypatterpeltpiscinapitter patterpitter-patterplash
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plenitudeplenteousnessplentifulnessplentyplunge bathpourpour with rainprecipitateprecipitationpresentprevalenceprodigalityproductivenessprofferprofusenessprofusionproliferatequantitiesquantityrainrain tadpolesraindroprainfallrainwaterrenderrepletenessrepletionrich harvestrich veinrichnessrinserinse outriotriotousnessritually immerserun overrussian bathsalvosaunasauna bathscadsscatterscotch mistscourscrubscrub upserveshampooshattersheet of rainshell outshindigshindyshower bathshower curtainshower downshower headshower roomshower stallshowerssinksitz bathslipsloshsluicesluice outsmokersmothersnowsoapspargespargerspatespatterspindriftspitsplashsplatterspongesponge bathsprayspray cansprayersprinklesprinklersprinkler headsprinklingsprinkling systemspumestagstag partystormstreamsubstantialitysubstantialnesssuperabundancesurprise partyswabswarm withswashsweat bathswedish bathsyringetattooteemteem withteemingnesstendertoiveltorrenttubturkish bathunfrozen hydrometeorvolleyvouchsafewashwash barrelwash boilerwash outwash upwashbasinwashbowlwashdishwasherwashing machinewashing potwashpotwashstandwashtubwatercartwatering canwatering potwealthweepwetwhirlpool bathyield
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: rain shower, abound, abundance, accord, administer.
- Sentence evidence is available for shower, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "shower".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "shower"
Keep "shower" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "shower" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "shower", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "shower" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
33 entriesShowing 16 of 33 words.
More specific
14 entriesadmirationattentionbaby showerbridal showercomplimentsdelugedownpourgiftshail showerhandheld showerlavagerinsesnow showerwalk-in shower
Collocations
12 entriesadmirationaffectionattentionbathroom showercomplimentsgiftshandheld showerpraiserain showershower curtainshower headwalk in shower
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
34 total sentences available.
I was caught in shower on my way home.
Source: tatoeba (20424)
I was caught in a shower on my way home.
Source: tatoeba (20442)
While I was going to school, I was caught in a shower.
Source: tatoeba (21593)
Showing 4 of 34 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "shower"?
Closest matches include rain shower, abound, abundance, accord, administer.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "shower"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.