bath salts

American

[bath, bahth] / bæθ, bɑθ /

plural noun

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

bath salts British

plural noun

soluble scented salts for use in a bath

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Etymology

Origin of bath salts

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

Today, Sequim visitors can stock up on essential oils, lotions, soaps, candles, cookies, bath salts, spices, teas, honey, body mists, sachets, multipurpose cleaners, eye masks, body wraps, dried bouquets and live plants.

From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2022

This small, woman-owned cooperative sustainably harvests seaweed and uses it to make everything from bath salts to condiments.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2022

Scroll through Sephora's website and you'll find CBD oils, body lotions, anti-aging serums, stiletto cream, bath soaks, bath salts, and perfumes.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2022

“Ohhh. I smell too. Mama, heat me some water. I need a bath. A long one. We got any bath salts left? Oh, Lord, my head. Look at that.”

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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