a large container for holding water in which a person may bathe, the act of washing oneself or another person in a bath, a building containing baths for public use, a place where a mineral-rich spring is tapped and used as a source of water for bathing

throw the baby out with the bathwater, take a bath on something, bathrobe and slippers

run a bath, take a bath/shower, bubble bath

Formal and Informal Expressions of bath

In different contexts, you can replace 'bath' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'bathing, ablution' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'tub, soak' is a commonplace synonym.

bath: Explore its Definition & Usage

bath Definition

1a large container for holding water in which a person may bathe
2the act of washing oneself or another person in a bath
3a building containing baths for public use
4a place where a mineral-rich spring is tapped and used as a source of water for bathing

Using bath: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bath" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
I'm going to take a bath before bed.
Example
She gave the baby a bath.
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The hotel has a spa with a variety of baths.
Example
The town is famous for its hot springs and mineral baths.

bath Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bath

Antonyms for bath

Idioms Using bath

throw the baby out with the bathwater
to discard something valuable along with something not wanted
Example
We need to be careful not to throw the baby out with the bathwater when making changes to the company's policies.
take a bath on something
to suffer a financial loss on something
Example
He took a bath on his investment in the stock market.
bathrobe and slippers
a comfortable clothing worn after taking a bath or shower
Example
She put on her bathrobe and slippers and went to make breakfast.

Phrases with bath

run a bath
to fill a bathtub with water for someone to take a bath
Example
I'll run a bath for you while you get ready.
take a bath/shower
to wash oneself in a bath or shower
Example
I usually take a shower in the morning.
bubble bath
a bath in which a special liquid is added to produce bubbles
Example
She loves taking bubble baths to relax.

Origins of bath

from Old English 'bað' meaning 'immersing in water'

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Summary: bath in Brief

The term 'bath' [bæθ] refers to a container filled with water for washing oneself, a building containing public baths, or a mineral-rich spring. It can be used in phrases like 'run a bath,' 'take a bath/shower,' and 'bubble bath.' Idioms include 'throw the baby out with the bathwater,' meaning to discard something valuable along with something not wanted, and 'take a bath on something,' meaning to suffer a financial loss.