bath
word
/ˈbæθ/
bath
/bˈɑːθ/
bahth
Definition
A bath is the act of washing your body by sitting or lying in water, usually in a bathtub. It can also mean the bathtub itself in some contexts.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'bath' is usually a noun; the verb is more common in British English ('to bath the baby') while American English usually says 'give the baby a bath' or 'bathe the baby'. Don't confuse it with 'shower'. Common phrases: 'take a bath', 'have a bath', 'bath water', 'bubble bath'.
Spanish: baño (bañera) - bañoPortuguese (BR): banho de banheira - banhoPortuguese (PT): banho de banheira - banhoChinese (Simplified): 洗澡 - 浴缸澡Chinese (Traditional): 洗澡 - 浴缸澡Hindi: नहाना - टब में स्नानArabic: حمّام - استحمام في حوضBengali: স্নান - গোসলRussian: ваннаJapanese: お風呂Vietnamese: tắm bồnKorean: 목욕Turkish: banyoUrdu: غسل - نہاناIndonesian: mandi
Example Sentences
I take a bath at night.
basic
The baby needs a bath.
basic
There is hot water in the bath.
basic
I was so tired that I nearly fell asleep in the bath.
natural
After that long hike, a hot bath sounds amazing.
natural
She added bubbles to the bath and played some music.
natural