Definition

Not having a shower or lacking rain.

Example

After a long day of hiking, I felt showerless and dusty.

Conversation

I can't believe I had to go a whole day showerless because of the plumbing issues.

That sounds rough! How did you manage without a shower?

I just wiped down with some wet wipes, but it wasn't the same.

I totally get that — a good shower makes such a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Showerless → It is formed from "shower" (from Old English *scūr*, meaning a fall of rain or water) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "showerless" means without a shower or lacking a shower.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'fall of water' ('shower') — that's what showerless means.

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