Bathing: meaning, definitions and examples

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bathing

 

[ หˆbeษชรฐษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

taking a bath

The act of washing one's body in a bathtub or other container filled with water. Bathing is a common practice for personal hygiene and relaxation.

Synonyms

immersion, showering, washing

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys a long hot bathing session after a stressful day at work.
  • Bathing in mineral-rich hot springs is believed to have health benefits.
Context #2 | Noun

exposing one's body to water for recreational purposes

The activity of swimming or soaking in a body of water, such as a pool, lake, or ocean. Bathing can also refer to sunbathing or enjoying water activities.

Synonyms

dipping, sunbathing, swimming

Examples of usage

  • Beach bathing is a popular summer pastime for many people.
  • The hotel offers a spa with various bathing options for guests.
Context #3 | Verb

to wash someone or something in water

To clean someone or something by immersing them in water or using water to wash away dirt or impurities. Bathing can also refer to cleaning a wound or a pet.

Synonyms

cleanse, immerse, shower

Examples of usage

  • The mother bathed her baby in a warm tub.
  • It's important to bathe your dog regularly to keep its coat clean.

Translations

Translations of the word "bathing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น banho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Baden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mandi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะฟะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kฤ…piel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฅๆตด (nyลซyoku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท banyo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์š• (mok-yok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุญู…ุงู… (istihmam)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koupรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรบpanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆด—ๆพก (xวzวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒั‹ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ (banaoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงimmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baรฑo

Word origin

The word 'bathing' has its origins in Old English, where it was derived from the word 'bรฆรฐ'. Throughout history, bathing has been an essential part of human culture for hygiene and relaxation. Ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Greeks valued bathing rituals, leading to the development of public baths. In modern times, bathing has evolved into various forms, including showering, swimming, and spa treatments.

See also: bath, bathe, bathroom.