noun
Uncommon
douche
doosh
Douche (noun) means a jet of water directed onto or into the body, especially for cleansing. Example: “The clinic recommended against using a douche regularly.”
noun
1
A jet of water directed onto or into the body, especially for cleansing.
"The clinic recommended against using a douche regularly."
"In the bathroom, they immersed him in a tub of warm water, and then pulled him out and put him under a cold douche."
— Jaroslav Hašek (1973)
verb
1
To cleanse a body part, especially internally, with a jet of water.
"Doctors generally advise against douching."
How to use douche
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rinse of water used to clean part of the body, or the act of doing that.
When to use it
In casual speech, "douche" is also a short, mildly rude insult for an obnoxious person — see "douchebag."
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- douches
- Past tense
- douched
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Etymology
From French douche ("shower"), from Italian doccia.
Synonyms
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douche bag
Rhymes for douche
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What does “douche” mean?
The word “douche” means a jet of water directed onto or into the body, especially for cleansing. In plain terms, a rinse of water used to clean part of the body, or the act of doing that.
How do you pronounce “douche”?
“Douche” is pronounced doosh (/duːʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “douche” in a sentence?
Here is “douche” used in a sentence: “The clinic recommended against using a douche regularly.”
What part of speech is “douche”?
Depending on how it is used, “douche” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “douche” come from?
The word “douche” comes from French. From French douche ("shower"), from Italian doccia.
Is “douche” a common word?
“Douche” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “douche” have?
“Douche” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a jet of water directed onto or into the body, especially for cleansing.
