1 B1 neutral
To fall in large quantities from above onto someone or something.
"Sparks showered down from the welder's torch onto the floor below."
inseparable
shower down
B1 neutral inseparable transitive/intransitive
To fall or be directed downward in large amounts, like a shower.
In plain English
When lots of things fall down on something or someone all at once.
What does "shower down" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 neutral
To direct or send a great quantity of something toward someone.
"The crowd showered down confetti and cheers as the parade passed beneath them."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To shower (spray) in a downward direction — largely transparent.
Actually means
When lots of things fall down on something or someone all at once.
Usage tip
Often used figuratively and literally. Can describe physical objects (debris, petals, sparks) or abstract things (praise, criticism, blows). Can be used transitively ('showered down blows') or intransitively ('sparks showered down').
Words that pair with "shower down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
sparks debris petals blows gifts praise
How to conjugate "shower down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
shower down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
showers down
he/she/it
Past simple
showered down
yesterday
Past participle
showered down
have + pp
-ing form
showering down
continuous
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