ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bath

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /bɑːθ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bath is a noun meaning A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.

Meaning

A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.

More Meanings

  1. A building or area where bathing occurs.
  2. (real estate, informal) Clipping of bathroom.
  3. The act of bathing; an instance of this; the taking of a bath.
  4. Specifically, bathing by immersing the body in water, rather than through other means, or an instance of this.
  5. The body of liquid one bathes in.
  6. (by extension) A substance or preparation in which something is immersed.
  7. An act of immersing the body in a specified substance, especially for hygiene, pleasure, or wellness, or a facility for this: e.g. mud bath, steam bath.

Example Sentences

The master bath has two sinks.
Do you prefer baths or showers?
a bath of heated sand, ashes, steam, or hot air
Among the ancients, the public baths were of amazing extent and magnificence.

Word Forms

Synonyms for bath

Depending on context, synonyms include bain, bathe, bathroom, tub, bathtub.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bathtub, tub, bathroom, bathwater, balneary, hamam.

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