baby shower

Questions

What does baby shower mean?

A party celebrating the pending or recent birth of a child, involving guests giving gifts (typically babycare items) to the parent(s).

Where does baby shower come from?

From baby + shower (in the sense of being showered with gifts), perhaps influenced by bridal shower.

How to pronounce baby shower

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “baby shower”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “baby shower”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “baby shower” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.