take a shower

Meaning

To wash your body under running water.

Examples

1. I take a shower every morning. US UK
2. He took a quick shower before dinner. US UK
3. Do you take a shower or a bath? US UK

How to use it

In British English, people also say have a shower. Both are correct. In American English, take a shower is more common.

Common mistake

Not: I make a shower every morning.
Say: I take a shower every morning. (Use take or have, not make.)