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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

Several of Ramberg’s favorite local vendors still can’t get enough of their own supplies, and one, a maker of bath salts, had to “pause” production altogether.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 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

It also offers beverages and personal care products such as lotions, bath salts and even goodies for pets.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2021

I flushed the toilet so Andrea would think I’d really had to go, then I went into the bedroom and asked about the bath salts.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz