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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Follow Sokolowski’s simple steps to clean your showerhead with dishwasher tablets. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026 In the Bathroom The shower, tub, showerhead, sink, grout, and even the toilet all benefit from a little Bar Keeper’s Friend. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 Denver Water officials encouraged households to reduce indoor water use by installing low-flow showerheads and toilets, checking for leaks, and planning landscape changes that fit Colorado's dry climate. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026 The Water2 showerhead, sold for $136, including a filter that lasts 90 days, goes up against the popular Jolie showerhead, selling for $165. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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