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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“Floor-to-ceiling windows opened to the south and east, bathing the space in natural light,” Jacobs gushed.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Seven ponds for drinking and bathing have also been restored near to nesting sites in the hope that the birds - which are Europe's only migratory dove species - return next year.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Dickson said the brand had missed the mark in key summer categories such as dresses, shorts and bathing suits and that its marketing failed to drive enough business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 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
They looked as if they spent all summer outdoors in bathing suits, on boats.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
