shower orange

American

[shou-er awr-inj, or-] / ˈʃaʊ ər ˌɔr ɪndʒ, ˌɒr- /

noun

an orange that is peeled and eaten under a steamy shower, the purported benefit being that the steam enhances the orange’s citrusy fragrance and creates a soothing experience for the person who is showering.

I’ve been enjoying the aromatherapy of shower oranges for years—and I also appreciate the easy cleanup!

Etymology

Origin of shower orange

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

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These were blurred with a fresh shower, orange squares, with now the halo of a lamp moving slowly past, now a muffled or umbrella-ed figure.

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