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Bath Meaning, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：taking a bath (bath)

bath 🔊

/bæθ/

The act of washing your body by sitting or lying in a tub filled with water, often for cleaning or relaxing.

Person relaxing in a bath with warm water and bubbles

taking a bath 🔊

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/ˈteɪkɪŋ ə bæθ/

Refers to the process of cleaning one's body by immersing in a tub of water, often for hygiene or relaxation.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'bæþ', related to Dutch 'bad' and German 'Bad'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a 'ba' (baby) in a 'th' (the) tub, happily splashing water to get clean.

📖 Example

After playing football in the rain, the kids needed a warm bath to get clean. 🔊 After playing football in the rain, the kids needed a warm bath to get clean.

🔗 Collocations

take a bath – to wash oneself in a bathtub

bath water – the water used for a bath

bath time – the scheduled time for taking a bath

🔄 Synonyms

shower (n.) – a method of washing by standing under spray of water

soak (n.) – a period of lying in water to relax or clean

dip (n.) – a brief immersion in water, often for cooling or washing

🚫 Antonyms

dryness (n.) – the state of being free from moisture

dirt (n.) – unclean matter that sticks to the skin

🌱 Derivatives

bathe (v.) – to wash oneself in a bath

bathing (n.) – the activity of taking a bath

bathroom (n.) – a room containing a bathtub or shower

📖 Cultural Story

Bathing rituals date back to ancient Rome and Greece. The word 'bath' comes from Proto-Germanic *baþą. In modern finance, 'take a bath' means to suffer a large loss.

Meaning 2：a bathtub (bath)

bath 🔊

/bæθ/

A large, fixed container that holds water for washing your body, usually found in a bathroom.

Clean white bathtub in a bright bathroom

a bathtub 🔊

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/ə ˈbæθtʌb/

A permanent fixture in a bathroom, typically a large basin designed for holding water for bathing.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The new house has a beautiful marble bath that fits two people. 🔊 The new house has a beautiful marble bath that fits two people.

🔗 Collocations

marble bath – a bathtub made of marble

clawfoot bath – a bathtub with decorative feet

bath mat – a rug placed beside a bathtub

🔄 Synonyms

tub (n.) – a low, wide, open container, often used for bathing

soaking tub (n.) – a large tub designed for long, relaxed baths

bathtub (n.) – the full term for a fixed bathroom container

🚫 Antonyms

shower stall (n.) – an enclosed area for standing under a spray of water

🌱 Derivatives

bathe (v.) – to use a bath for washing

bathing (adj.) – related to taking a bath, e.g., bathing suit

bathroom (n.) – a room containing a bathtub