noun
bather
Bather (noun) means a person who washes themselves in water, for instance in a bath.
noun
1
A person who washes themselves in water, for instance in a bath.
"When using sitz tubs that have been placed in a bathtub, the bather can use the tub's sides to assist their movement. Otherwise, to make it easier for the bather to get up and down, it helps to elevate the sitz tub on blocks."
— James Green, The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual (2000)
2
A person swimming or splashing about in water for fun, such as at a lake or the beach.
"It's also generally wise to recruit lifeguards to ensure visitor safety, as bathers can panic in the water and require assistance."
— Rick Lane, Review: Planet Coaster 2 (2025)
3
A person who bathes someone else.
4
(chiefly Australian) A swimsuit.
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Etymology
Formed from bathe and -er.
Synonyms
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swimmer
natator
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What is the meaning of bather?
"bather" (noun) means a person who washes themselves in water, for instance in a bath.
What is another word for bather?
Other words for "bather" include swimmer, natator.
What are the different meanings of bather?
"bather" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who washes themselves in water, for instance in a bath; 2. A person swimming or splashing about in water for fun, such as at a lake or the beach; 3. A person who bathes someone else.
