bath

[bæθ]

bath Definition

• 1. a large container for holding water in which a person may bathe
• 2. the act of washing oneself or another person in a bath
• 3. a building containing baths for public use
• 4. a 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.

• Example

  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

• shower
• wash
• cleanse
• soak
• dip

Antonyms for bath

• dirty
• unclean

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.