baby shower

noun

US
: a party at which gifts are given to a woman who is pregnant

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But things came to a head when her mother-in-law organized a baby shower—not for her, but for herself. Cameron Schoppa alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025 This set of 12 is great for a child’s party favors, a bridal or baby shower. Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025 Fast forward to now, and Ginger is getting married — on the same date as the poster's baby shower. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 20 July 2025 Naturally, that’s what finally wins Julia over and earns her an invitation to the baby shower. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for baby shower

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“Baby shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20shower. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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