baby-shower

Noun

(plural baby showers)

A party celebrating the pending or recent birth of a child, involving guests giving gifts (typically babycare items) to the parent(s).

Origin

baby shower (in the sense of being showered with gifts), perhaps influenced by bridal shower.

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