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footbath

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[foot-bath, -bahth] / ˈfʊtˌbæθ, -ˌbɑθ /

noun

footbaths plural
  1. a bath for soothing or cleaning the feet.

  2. a shallow receptacle containing chemically treated water for disinfecting the feet, as in a shower room or at the entrance to a swimming pool.


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Etymology

Origin of footbath

First recorded in 1590–1600; foot + bath 1

Example Sentences

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How could we not be seduced by the hope that an allegedly cortisol-lowering matcha tea or magnesium footbath might quiet our inner turmoil?

From Slate • Sep. 9, 2025

Finally I dipped my lower legs into a cooling footbath.

From The Guardian • Sep. 19, 2015

For an energetic adventure, tackle the steep footbath up to Buffavento.

From Washington Post • Aug. 13, 2015

In full kit, they walk through a decontamination shower which sprays a 0.5 per cent chlorine solution as well as stepping into a chlorine footbath.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2014

His footbath is now pinked by the weep of his blisters.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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