bubble bath
Americannoun
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a crystal, powder, or liquid preparation that foams in, scents, and softens bathwater.
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a bath with such a preparation added to the water.
noun
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a powder, liquid, or crystals used to scent, soften, and foam in bath water
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a bath to which such a substance has been added
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of bubble bath
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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By that point, however, Harris had moved into his brain and drawn a relaxing bubble bath.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2024
In a shelter, she sees herself returning to simple joys others take for granted — a bubble bath, a locked door, and in time, maybe going back to work.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
Whether they’re maxing and relaxing in a bubble bath or soaking up the sun in a pool floater, Adams portrays Black people at ease.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
It’s beyond taking a bubble bath or getting a massage.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2023
She ran herself a bath with too much bubble bath in it, and the bubbles ran over the side and went all over the floor.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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