Bath: meaning, definitions and examples

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bath

 

[ bษ‘หฮธ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in a bathroom

A large container for water, used for immersing and washing the body.

Synonyms

bathtub, soaking tub, tub

Examples of usage

  • She filled the bath with warm water and bubbles.
  • I prefer to take a bath rather than a shower.
Context #2 | Noun

in a house

A room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet.

Synonyms

bathroom, restroom, washroom

Examples of usage

  • The master bedroom has an en-suite bath.
  • She is renovating the guest bath.
Context #3 | Verb

cleaning

To wash (someone) while immersing him or her in a container of water.

Synonyms

cleanse, shower, wash

Examples of usage

  • I need to bath my dog.
  • The nurse bathed the patient gently.

Translations

Translations of the word "bath" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น banho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mandi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะฝะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kฤ…piel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ขจๅ‘‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท banyo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์š•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koupel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรบpeฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆด—ๆพก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒั‹ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hamam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baรฑo

Word origin

The word 'bath' originated from the Old English word 'bรฆรฐ', which itself came from the Proto-Germanic word 'badan'. The concept of bathing for cleanliness and relaxation has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans valuing communal baths for socializing and hygiene.

See also: bathe, bathing, bathroom.