(shou′ər) noun
1. A fall of rain, hail, or sleet, especially heavy rain of short duration within a local area.
2. A copious fall, as of tears, sparks, or other small objects.
3. A shower bath.
4. A variety of fireworks for simulating a shower of stars.
5. A party for the bestowal of gifts, as to a bride; also, the gifts.
—v.t.
1. To sprinkle or wet with or as with showers.
2. To discharge in a shower; pour out.
3. To bestow with liberality.
—v.i.
4. To fall as in a shower.
5. To take a shower bath. [OE scūr]
—show′er·y adjective

(shō′ər) noun
One who shows.