noun
Uncommon
baths
bahthz
Baths (noun) means a building with a public swimming pool or shared washing facilities. Example: “The Victorians built grand public baths in most industrial towns.”
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A building with a public swimming pool or shared washing facilities.
"The Victorians built grand public baths in most industrial towns."
"The old town baths have been restored and now include a heated swimming pool."
"Every Saturday morning, my grandmother used to walk to the public baths for a swim."
How to use baths
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA public building for swimming or washing — the plural of "bath" used as a place name, as in "the local baths."
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What does “baths” mean?
The word “baths” means a building with a public swimming pool or shared washing facilities. In plain terms, a public building for swimming or washing — the plural of "bath" used as a place name, as in "the local baths.".
How do you pronounce “baths”?
“Baths” is pronounced bahthz (/bæθs/ in IPA).
How do you use “baths” in a sentence?
Here is “baths” used in a sentence: “The Victorians built grand public baths in most industrial towns.”
What part of speech is “baths”?
“Baths” is a noun.
Is “baths” a common word?
“Baths” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "baths" and a "swimming pool"?
"Baths" traditionally referred to a building offering shared washing facilities as well as swimming, often a historic municipal facility, while "swimming pool" refers specifically to the pool itself. Many older British towns still call their public swimming facility "the baths."
Why is "baths" used in the plural for a single building?
"Baths" is a plural noun referring to one building because it historically contained multiple separate bathing or washing facilities under one roof. The plural form stuck even when referring to a single institution, similar to words like "barracks."
What is a "public baths"?
A "public baths" refers to a building providing shared washing or swimming facilities open to the public, often run by a local council. The plural "baths" form is used even though it describes one building.
