showerhead

noun

show·​er·​head ˈshau̇(-ə)r-ˌhed How to pronounce showerhead (audio)
: a fixture for directing the spray of water in a bathroom shower

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Inline filters attach between your existing shower arm and showerhead, while filtered shower heads replace the head entirely. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026 This gives the vinegar enough time to breakdown dirt, grime, mold, and mildew that are stuck on your showerhead. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 In addition to eliminating hard water stains and cloudiness, denture tablets can also help remove odors lurking in the showerhead nozzle, notes Balaban. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026 Rainfall or high-pressure showerheads instantly elevate the experience from functional to indulgent. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showerhead

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showerhead was in 1865

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“Showerhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showerhead. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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