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shower scrubber

shower scrubber

1.6
A small mesh bath tool used in the shower to wash and gently remove dead skin
  • noun
translation icon : esponja de ducha
  • I bought a new shower scrubber to help exfoliate my skin.

Examples

  • She hung her shower scrubber on a hook to let it dry after bathing.

  • Using a shower scrubber can make your soap lather more effectively.

  • I bought a new shower scrubber yesterday.

  • The shower scrubber is very effective for exfoliating.

  • I bought a new shower scrubber to help exfoliate my skin.

  • Using a shower scrubber can make your soap lather more effectively.

  • She hung her shower scrubber on a hook to let it dry after bathing.

Synonyms

washrag
vsshower scrubber
  • US
1 2.7

A small cloth used to wash the face or body

is a more robust mesh tool used for exfoliating during quick rinse washing
bath scrubber
vsshower scrubber
1.7

A small soft thing you use in the bath or shower to rub and clean your skin

is the same but named for quick rinse style washing
shower glove
vsshower scrubber
3.0

A rough cloth you wear on your hand in the shower to scrub dead skin

focuses on exfoliation but for quick rinses rather than immersion washing
shower mitt
vsshower scrubber
2.4

A glove of rough cloth that you use to wash and scrub the skin in the shower

is similar but emphasizes exfoliation during quick rinses rather than immersion

How Abrasive

dry brush
4.1
shower scrubber
1.6
loofah
8 6.7
washcloth
  • US
22 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

shower + scrubber

The compound is a straightforward noun+noun composition: 'scrubber' denotes a tool for scrubbing and 'shower' specifies its use/location, so the overall meaning ‘a scrubbing tool used in the shower’ is directly derivable. The pattern is transparent and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the item even if they haven't seen this exact label before.

Etymology

Shower scrubber combines shower and scrubber to give a simple picture: a small brush or soft mesh you use in the shower to rub your skin. That's why it means a tool for 'washing and removing dead skin'.