shower

/ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade); burst of hefty precipitation.

2

A device for bathing by which water is made to fall on the body from a height, either from a tank or by the action of a pump.

3

An instance of using of this device in order to bathe oneself.

4

A quantity of something that has characteristics of a rain shower.

5

A party associated with a significant event in a person's life, at which the person usually receives gifts.

6

A bridal shower.

7

A baby shower.

8

A pattern where the juggler passes objects horizontally from one hand to the other around chest height, and upward over the juggler's head to return to the first hand.

9

A battle, an attack; conflict.

10

A shower of shit.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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