baby shower

American  

[bey-bee shou-er] / ˈbeɪ bi ˌʃaʊ ər /

noun

1. a party, sometimes attended by women only, for giving gifts to a prospective mother or to a couple about to be parents.

   We regularly use the stroller we were given at our baby shower, but the playpen only occasionally.

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Etymology

Origin of baby shower

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

“A peaceful animal, perhaps, in a country that often feels anything but peaceful,” said Sergio Urista of the northern city of Tijuana, who attended a capybara-themed baby shower in October.

From The Wall Street Journal

They all attended London’s baby shower for her third child, and as a Houston native, she happily introduced the transplants to rodeos and the best places to buy cowboy boots for the kids.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wynns threw her a baby shower that was a cookie exchange.

From Los Angeles Times

When some of L.A.’s top pastry chefs throw a baby shower, watch out.

From Los Angeles Times

The procedure appeared to be successful, and scans were showing improvements - but then Maddie went into premature labour at 29 weeks, just hours after she and husband Michael held a baby shower for their son.

From BBC