bath
bahth
Bath (noun) means a large tub used for washing the whole body, or the act of washing in one. Example: “She ran a hot bath after her long shift.”
noun
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A large tub used for washing the whole body, or the act of washing in one.
"She ran a hot bath after her long shift."
"The kids splashed each other during bath time."
"Fill the bath before the water gets cold."
How to use bath
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWashing your body in a tub of water, or the tub/water itself.
UK vs US
In UK English "bath" is the everyday word for the tub and the act of washing in it; American English leans more on "bathtub" for the object and "take a bath" for the action.
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Common pairings
take a bath
run a bath
bubble bath
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Word forms
- Plural
- baths
- Third person singular
- baths
- Past tense
- bathed
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She ran a hot _____ after her long shift.
Etymology
From Old English bæth, going back to a very old Germanic root meaning "to warm" — the same root gives us "bathe."
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What does “bath” mean?
The word “bath” means a large tub used for washing the whole body, or the act of washing in one. In plain terms, washing your body in a tub of water, or the tub/water itself.
How do you pronounce “bath”?
“Bath” is pronounced bahth ([bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] in IPA).
How do you use “bath” in a sentence?
Here is “bath” used in a sentence: “She ran a hot bath after her long shift.”
What part of speech is “bath”?
“Bath” is a noun.
Where does the word “bath” come from?
The word “bath” comes from Old English. From Old English bæth, going back to a very old Germanic root meaning "to warm" — the same root gives us "bathe.".
Is “bath” a common word?
“Bath” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between a bath and a shower?
A bath involves filling a large tub with water and sitting or lying in it to wash, while a shower cleans you with a spray of water as you stand. Baths are associated with soaking and relaxation, whereas showers are usually quicker and use considerably less water.
What is the difference between 'bath' and 'bathe'?
'Bath' usually names the tub or the act of washing in it, and in British English can be a verb — "to bath the baby." 'Bathe' more often means to swim, to wash gently, or to soak something, as in "bathe the wound" or "bathe in the sea."
What are the types of bath?
Besides the ordinary tub bath, there are hot tubs, whirlpool or spa baths fitted with jets, and steam baths. The word also extends figuratively to other things you immerse in, such as a chemical bath in photography or a bird bath placed out in the garden.
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