bath

[bath, bahth] / bæθ, bɑθ /

NOUN

washing with water and, usually, soap

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shower tub

STRONG

ablution cleansing dip douche dousing gargle laving scrubbing soak soaking soaping sponging wash

NOUN

room for bathing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bathroom lavatory restroom sauna shower toilet

STRONG

spa washroom

WEAK

powder room shower room steam room

Example Sentences

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“I read ‘sound bath, poetry and manifesting,’ which sounded intriguing, so I said, ‘Why not?’

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Two days later, Wilson phoned Ghost to say MacInnes had felt uncomfortable about the bath.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Both later got into the bath – described by MacInnes' legal team as "oversized" – with both wearing their swimsuits.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

One of the participants in the film is shown taking an ice bath!

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

She scanned the water carefully for crocodiles and then eased herself over the side for a bath.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer