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
- A building or area where bathing occurs.
- (real estate, informal) Clipping of bathroom.
- The act of bathing; an instance of this; the taking of a bath.
- Specifically, bathing by immersing the body in water, rather than through other means, or an instance of this.
- The body of liquid one bathes in.
- (by extension) A substance or preparation in which something is immersed.
- 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
- baths
- bathing
- bathed
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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