bath
noun
a washing or immersion of something, especially the body, in water, steam, etc., as for cleansing or medical treatment.
bathing
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present participleof bath.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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present participleof bathe.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
batheverb (used with object)to immerse (all or part of the body) in water or some other liquid, for cleansing, refreshment, etc.
Example Sentences
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“Coffee is dressed up in a jacket, right? Iced coffee’s like a bathing suit.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Floor-to-ceiling windows opened to the south and east, bathing the space in natural light,” Jacobs gushed.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Each floor will have two neighborhoods, where staff will prepare meals for residents and assist residents with their daily needs, such as bathing and getting dressed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Wearing bathing costumes and many carrying children, the tourists were moved to nearby beaches, while about 200 were taken to a ship waiting at sea, officials and public broadcaster ERT said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
She stopped cleaning herself, and I took to bathing her in the sink.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
