The shower
Example: She takes a shower before going to bed
Definition
"The shower" refers to a bathroom fixture or stall designed for washing the body by standing under a spray of water. It is commonly used for quick and convenient personal hygiene, as in the example phrase, 'She takes a shower before going to bed.'
Etymology
The word "shower" originates from the Old English word 'scūr,' meaning a brief fall of rain. Over time, it evolved to describe the water spray used for bathing. Did you know? The idea of a shower mimics natural rainfall to cleanse the body efficiently.
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"The shower" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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