A shower (also called shower bath)'s a booth for washing, usually in a bathroom, having an overhead nozzle that sprays water down on the body. A full bathroom may include a shower stall and a bathtub whereas a small bathroom usually has either one or the other. History The practice of using a shower to promote healthy hygiene practices goes back to the time of the Greeks in 300 B.C, as evidenced by extant vases and murals. During the Scottish Enlightenment, Lord Monboddo showered every morni… (More on Shower)