baby shower

American

[bey-bee shou-er] / ˈbeɪ bi ˌʃaʊ ər /

noun

a party, sometimes attended by women only, for giving gifts to a prospective mother or to a couple about to be parents.

We regularly use the stroller we were given at our baby shower, but the playpen only occasionally.

Etymology

Origin of baby shower

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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“A peaceful animal, perhaps, in a country that often feels anything but peaceful,” said Sergio Urista of the northern city of Tijuana, who attended a capybara-themed baby shower in October.

From The Wall Street Journal

They all attended London’s baby shower for her third child, and as a Houston native, she happily introduced the transplants to rodeos and the best places to buy cowboy boots for the kids.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wynns threw her a baby shower that was a cookie exchange.

From Los Angeles Times

When some of L.A.’s top pastry chefs throw a baby shower, watch out.

From Los Angeles Times

The procedure appeared to be successful, and scans were showing improvements - but then Maddie went into premature labour at 29 weeks, just hours after she and husband Michael held a baby shower for their son.

From BBC

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