take a shower

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/teɪk ə ˈʃaʊɚ/
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To wash oneself under water from a shower.
Practice using take a shower in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • The children take showers before bed.
  • He was too tired to take a shower.
  • She took a shower after swimming.
  • I take a shower every morning.
  • Do you want to take a shower first?

Similar words

have a shower

Meanings

Wash under a shower

daily routine
neutral
To wash oneself with water falling from a shower head.

Examples

  • I take a shower every morning.
  • She took a shower after swimming.
  • Do you want to take a shower first?
  • The children take showers before bed.
  • He was too tired to take a shower.

Similar words

have a shower

Etymology

Take is used for doing a short personal activity, and a shower is water falling from a shower head.

FAQ

What does take a shower mean?

Take a shower means wash yourself under water from a shower head.

When is take a shower used?

People often do it in the morning or after exercise.

How does take a shower differ from take a bath?

A bath involves sitting in water, while a shower uses falling water.

How is take a shower used in a sentence?

“She took a shower after swimming” shows the past tense.

Is take a shower formal?

No, take a shower is an everyday expression.

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