bathers
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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“Where is the evidence that it’s a risk for bathers to use the ocean?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The longstanding problem has worsened in recent years, and Coronado’s Central Beach was closed to bathers on 129 days in 2025 because of unsafe bacteria levels.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
With its spectacular white formations rounded by erosion, the so-called 'moon beach' has bathers packed tighter than an astronaut's suit during summertime.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
The state government says shark nets are "not designed to create a total barrier between bathers and sharks" but rather aim to "intercept target sharks" during any hunts which bring them close to the shore.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025
When the voices of the bathers were heard ap-proaching, Robert said goodnight She did not answer him.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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