baby shower
noun
a party, sometimes attended by women only, for giving gifts to a prospective mother or to a couple about to be parents.
baby showers
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pluralof baby shower.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A report noted spending on birthday celebrations, baby showers and crab cakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Payesh is commonly enjoyed during several auspicious occasions: birthdays, weddings, religious festivals and baby showers.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2026
Hen and stag dos, like weddings and baby showers, are a chance to celebrate big milestones in our friends' lives.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025
She’s delivered goods to everything from small elopements to baby showers to afternoon teas.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
I don’t get invited to cocktail parties or baby showers anymore, or any functions where Hilly will be there.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
