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bain — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bath noun A large tub used for washing the whole body, or the act of washing in one.
  • bathe verb To wash yourself, or someone else, using water.
  • bathhouse noun A building containing shared bathing or washing facilities, or a changing area for swimmers.

Senses

bain is used for these senses in English:

  • bath A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.
  • bath A building or area where bathing occurs.
  • bath The act of bathing; an instance of this; the taking of a bath.
  • bathe (British, colloquial) The act of swimming or bathing, especially in the sea, a lake, or a river; a swimming bath.
  • bathhouse A building with baths for communal use.

bathe — full definition

  1. verb To wash yourself, or someone else, using water.
  2. verb To swim or immerse yourself in open water for pleasure.
  3. verb To cover or wash something in light or liquid.

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