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bubble bath

American

noun

a crystal, powder, or liquid preparation that foams in, scents, and softens bathwater.
a bath with such a preparation added to the water.

bubble bath British

noun

a powder, liquid, or crystals used to scent, soften, and foam in bath water
a bath to which such a substance has been added

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Etymology

Origin of bubble bath

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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By that point, however, Harris had moved into his brain and drawn a relaxing bubble bath.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

Then maybe take a bubble bath and get into bed.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2023

It’s beyond taking a bubble bath or getting a massage.

From Slate • Sep. 14, 2023

Since “Hamlet,” he’s added a nightly bubble bath.

From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2023

She pulled out a small plastic bottle of bubble bath.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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