Pronunciation

/bæð/

Definitions

Noun

A bath or shower, typically one taken for personal cleanliness: She took a long bath before going to bed. The baby was given a sponge bath because of its soiled clothes.

Verb

1. To clean oneself by immersing or pouring water over the body: He likes to bathe in the morning to start his day fresh.
2. To clean or wash something thoroughly: She bathed the dishes in hot soapy water.
3. To immerse in or use a liquid for a medicinal purpose: The patient was bathed in cool water to lower their fever.

Adjective

1. Requiring or involving bathing: A bathe-in-sun room with large windows.
2. Relating to a bath or洗澡: bathe salts

Phrases

• “Take a bath” means to perform the act of bathing.
• “Bathing suit” refers to swimwear worn for swimming or sunbathing.
• “Bath time” is a regular scheduled period for taking a bath, often for children.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After a long day, she sank into a warm bath.”
• Verb: “The dog loves to have a bath every week.”
• Adjective: “The hotel room had a spacious bathtub, perfect for a luxurious bathe.”

Synonyms

• Shower
• Wash
• Cleanse
• Soak
• Hydrate
• Refresh

Antonyms

• Dry
• Unwashed
• Filthy