forest bathing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of forest bathing
First recorded in 2000–05; translation of Japanese shinrin yoku
Example Sentences
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It's similar to forest bathing, which emerged in Japan in the 1980s and has now become part of a range of astrotourism and wellness practices.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
Try forest bathing or see a pet psychic.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
The Japanese concept of forest bathing isn’t simply a spiritual practice, according to Willis, an Oxford University biodiversity professor who shows that different kinds of contact with plants can affect humans in measurable ways.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2024
Whether your dad is into backpacking, fishing or forest bathing, he could probably use a few upgrades for his campfire cooking.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024
From directly above them a ray of sun penetrated the gloom of the forest, bathing them in warmth.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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