Bath-Shower | Commonly Confused Words

Shower

/ˈʃaʊə/

A device that produces a spray of water for you to stand under and wash your body

There was a shower of stones.A nasty cheat of a shower!She took a quick shower before leaving.

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/bɑːθ/

An activity where a person cleans themselves by immersing in water

Martin no longer took his cold baths.She looked around frantically and grabbed a large bath towel."No, but there's a bath on the second floor."

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A bath involves sitting or lying in still water, typically in a bathtub.
A shower involves standing under a spray of water, usually above head, to rinse off.
Bathing is often more leisurely and can be a way to relax, whereas showering is usually quicker.
You can soak in a bath, while you rinse in a shower.
A bath can be a more secluded experience; a shower is often seen as more efficient.