showerhead

noun

show·​er·​head ˈshau̇(-ə)r-ˌhed How to pronounce showerhead (audio)
: a fixture for directing the spray of water in a bathroom shower

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While there are some stationary showerheads with major tilting action, none come as close to the flexibility of a handheld showerhead. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024 On the showerheads, many of the microbes originated from water sources, while those on toothbrushes came from a mixture of the human mouth and the surrounding environment. Issy Ronald, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 Utilizing low-flow faucets, showerheads and toilets can significantly reduce water consumption. Richard Lindhorn, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 Researchers from the university studied samples of biofilms – the glue-like communities of microorganisms attached to a surface – from 34 toothbrushes and 92 showerheads to reach their conclusions, which were published Wednesday in the journal Frontiers in Microbiomes. Issy Ronald, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for showerhead 

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showerhead was in 1865

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“Showerhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showerhead. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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