bath
English meaning: Bath
Definition
A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.
Example
“After the long hike, she relaxed in a hot bath.”
Another example: “The technician submerged the parts in an acid bath to clean them.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral and everyday; refers to a tub for washing, the act of washing in one, or (chiefly British) the room itself. Also a chemical or heated container in technical use (acid bath, water bath). Verb 'bath' (UK) vs 'bathe'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old English 'bæð' (an immersion in water), of Germanic origin, related to German 'Bad'.
Related Words
- tub
- somerset
- baths
- spa
- shower
- avon
- bathing
- honours
- salts
- maine
Common Collocations
- take a bath
- run a bath
- bubble bath
- hot bath
- bath towel
- bird bath
Word Forms
bath (n); baths (pl.); bath/bathe (v); bathed; bathing
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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