n.1. A brief fall of precipitation, such as rain, hail, or sleet.
2. A fall of a group of objects, especially from the sky: a meteor shower; a shower of leaves.
3. An abundant flow; an outpouring: a shower of praise.
4. A party held to honor and present gifts to someone: a bridal shower.
5. a. A bath in which the water is sprayed on the bather in fine streams from a showerhead, usually secured overhead: take a shower.
b. The stall or tub in which such a bath is taken.
v.tr.1. a. To throw or cause to fall in a shower: showered confetti on the parade.
b. To throw or cause small things or pieces to fall over: showered the newlyweds with rice.
c. To fall over or be thrown or projected at: The confetti showered the street.
2. a. To give or bestow abundantly or liberally: showered confetti on the parade.
b. To give something in great abundance to: showered their children with affection.