bubble bath

American  

noun

1. a crystal, powder, or liquid preparation that foams in, scents, and softens bathwater.

2. a bath with such a preparation added to the water.

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bubble bath British  

noun

1. a powder, liquid, or crystals used to scent, soften, and foam in bath water

2. a bath to which such a substance has been added

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Etymology

Origin of bubble bath

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

As soothing wins go, this was a warm bubble bath for the Seahawks, who secured a playoff berth and assumed the driver’s seat in the race for the NFC’s No. 1 seed.

From Los Angeles Times

That might mean taking a walk, going to the beach, calling a friend who always makes you smile, relaxing in a bubble bath or rewatching a favorite movie.

From Los Angeles Times

“Judging by the amount of mud on him, a pretty hot bath, a nice hot bubble bath and we’ll get him back to the barn,” McCarthy said.

From Los Angeles Times

By that point, however, Harris had moved into his brain and drawn a relaxing bubble bath.

From Salon

She wore human clothes, ate human food, and took bubble baths.

From Salon