First Known Use: before 12th century
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1bath
noun \ˈbath, ˈbäth\
plural baths \ˈbathz, ˈbaths, ˈbäthz, ˈbäths\
Definition of BATH
1
: a washing or soaking (as in water or steam) of all or part of the body
2
a : water used for bathing b (1) : a contained liquid for a special purpose (2) : a receptacle holding the liquid c (1) : a medium for regulating the temperature of something placed in or on it (2) : a vessel containing this medium
3
a : bathroom b : a building containing an apartment or a series of rooms designed for bathing c : spa 1 —usually used in plural d British : swimming pool —often used in plural
4
a : the quality or state of being covered with a liquid b : flood 3
5
: bathtub
6
: a financial setback : loss <took a bath in the market>
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Origin of BATH
Middle English, from Old English bæth; akin to Old High German bad bath, Old High German bāen to warm
2bath
verb
: to wash (someone) in a container filled with water : to give a bath to (someone)
: to have a bath : to wash yourself in a bath
Full Definition of BATH
transitive verb
British : to give a bath to
intransitive verb
British : to take a bath
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First Known Use of BATH
15th century
3bath
noun
Definition of BATH
: an ancient Hebrew liquid measure corresponding to the ephah of dry measure
Origin of BATH
Hebrew
First Known Use: 14th century
Bath
geographical name \ˈbath, ˈbäth\
Definition of BATH
city SW England in Somerset pop 79,900
BATH Defined for Kids
bath
noun \ˈbath, ˈbäth\
plural baths \ˈbathz, ˈbäthz\
Definition of BATH for Kids
1
: an act of washing the body usually in a bathtub <took a bath>
2
: water for bathing <draw a bath>
3
: a place, room, or building where people may bathe <ancient Roman baths>
4
: bathroom
5
: bathtub
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