bath salts

American  

[bath, bahth] / bæθ, bɑθ /

plural noun

1. a preparation used to soften or give a pleasant scent to a bath, as colored, sweet-smelling flakes, crystals, etc.

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bath salts British  

plural noun

1. soluble scented salts for use in a bath

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Etymology

Origin of bath salts

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

And plenty of themed merchandise — ranging from the typical stickers, hats and mugs to ultra-specific items like bath salts with branding from Lorelai’s inn — was available for purchase.

From Los Angeles Times

She makes pasta, crudités, focaccia, frittata and baked fish, and along with advice on how to make guests feel extra special, she shows viewers how to arrange flowers and make DIY bath salts.

From BBC

There are also craft sections on making bath salts, a balloon arch and arranging flowers.

From BBC

There are candles and bath salts ready to go on the floor.

From Los Angeles Times

Some had no hallucinogens at all, a few featured compounds from a different psychoactive fungus with unpleasant side effects, and one contained only bath salts.

From Los Angeles Times