baby shower

noun

US
: a party at which gifts are given to a woman who is pregnant

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The video opens at what appears to be a typical baby shower before a surprise reveal leaves guests stunned and transforms the celebration into something far more emotional. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The best baby shower gifts ensure that new parents are prepared for everything, from midnight feedings to major milestones. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 Franciscan Health is teaming up with community partners to provide a free community baby shower for expectant mothers. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 There’s a noticeable churn of locals on the round floor—shoppers having coffee in Le Bar Long, friends holding a baby shower over brunch—which makes the property feel like a neighborhood hangout. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for baby shower

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“Baby shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20shower. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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