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Bath

UK /["/bɑːθ/","/bɑːðz/"]/US /["/bæθ/","/bæðz/"]/

Definition

a large, long container that you put water in and then get into to wash your whole body

In simple words: A place to wash yourself, usually filled with water.

Examples

  • I like to take a warm bath after a long day.
  • The baby is having a bath in the big tub.
  • I will go to Bath to visit some historical sites.
  • She enjoys a relaxing bath with scented oils.
  • We are planning a trip to Bath next weekend.

Usage notes

Used commonly in everyday conversation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, except when discussing hygiene in a very formal or clinical setting.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'bath' as a cozy 'bathhouse' — a relaxing space to wash away your worries.

Collocations

  • free-standing
  • sunken
  • cast-iron
  • fill
  • lie in
  • soak in
  • faucet
  • tap
  • in the bath
  • hot
  • warm
  • cold
  • draw
  • prepare
  • run
  • mat
  • towel
  • oil
  • hot
  • warm
  • cold
  • draw
  • prepare
  • run
  • mat
  • towel
  • oil

Synonyms

  • soak
  • wash
  • cleansing
  • bathe

Antonyms

  • dirt
  • filth

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'bathtub' which refers specifically to the structure.
  • Mixing up 'bath' with 'shower'.
  • Using 'bath' as a verb incorrectly, e.g., saying 'I bath' instead of 'I bathe'.