shower gel

noun

: a cleansing gel for use in the shower
… people rave not just about the shower gel's warm, hypnotic fragrance, but about how well it works as an olfactory sleep aid to help them wind down and chill out.—Rachel Krause

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There is also a body lotion of the same scent for $85, and shower gel for $80. — Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 The Remedy Switch from bar soap to a liquid body wash or shower gel. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026 The quintet of products, which includes a body scrub, a shower gel, a body cream, a body lotion and a body oil, range in price from $36 to $52. — James Manso, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026 Consider other products that complement the shower steamer experience, like shower gels, lotions and loofah sponges, in your gift set too. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shower gel

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shower gel was in 1970

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“Shower gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shower%20gel. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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