A1noun 1K

Bath

🇬🇧 UK /["/bɑːθ/","/bɑːðz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bæθ/","/bæðz/"]/

Meaning of Bath

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.

Bath in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Bath

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.

Related words

Collocations with Bath

• 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 for Bath

• soak
• wash
• cleansing
• bathe

Opposites of Bath

• dirt
• filth

Common mistakes with Bath

• 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'.

Frequently asked questions about Bath

What does Bath mean?

A place to wash yourself, usually filled with water.

What is the definition of Bath?

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

How do you use Bath in a sentence?

I like to take a warm bath after a long day.

Can you give another example of Bath?

The baby is having a bath in the big tub.

What are synonyms for Bath?

Common alternatives include soak, wash, cleansing, bathe.

What is the opposite of Bath?

Opposite meanings include dirt, filth.

What words go with Bath?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Bath?

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'.

How do you pronounce Bath?

US: /["/bæθ/","/bæðz/"]/, UK: /["/bɑːθ/","/bɑːðz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bath?

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

What CEFR level is Bath?

"Bath" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.