Bathing

/ˈbeɪθɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of taking a bath or the state of being bathed.

A long bathing can be very relaxing after a stressful day.

a process of immersing in water.

The spa offered a unique bathing experience with scented oils.

verb

the act of washing or cleansing oneself in water.

He enjoys bathing in the ocean during the summer.

to immerse in liquid for the purpose of cleansing or relaxing.

The cat does not like bathing and tends to resist getting wet.

to wash or cleanse something thoroughly.

After playing in the mud, the children required bathing before dinner.

Old English 'bæð', related to the act of washing

take a bath

To immerse oneself in water for cleansing.

between the sheets

To bathe or wash while in bed (contextually used for intimacy).

bath

A large container for water, used for immersing or washing.

bathtub

A portable or fixed tub filled with water for bathing.

Take a dip

Let's take a dip in the pool to cool off.

Soak

I'm going to soak in the tub for a while.