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 sense 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
5
: bathtub
see also take a bath
bathed; bathing; baths
British
: to give a bath to
British
: to take a bath
: an ancient Hebrew liquid measure corresponding to the ephah of dry measure
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Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
This wing of the home also houses the primary suite, which offers a sitting area and a private terrace, a deluxe bath, and a massive walk-in closet.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
But in the Best Way Coolest Product: The herbal bath soak is especially thoughtful.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
Try a sound bath, reiki session, or stint in the infrared sauna.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The family told authorities he was given Benadryl, soaked in a bath, and later taken to an emergency room after his symptoms persisted.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The Dragon sits on nearly a third of an acre with seven bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath, plus two powder rooms for guests.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
To peel an egg with a spoon, follow these easy steps:
After cooling your egg in an ice bath, find the hollow spot at the large end of the egg and gently tap it with the round side of your spoon to form small cracks and begin the separation process.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
The nearly 10,000-square-foot home includes six beds, eight baths, seven fireplaces, a pickleball court, outdoor spa, ice cream bar, three custom offices and a gym with an indoor cana bath and private sauna.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Pater Noster may have just nine rooms—priced at roughly $2,000 per night—but the hotel encourages its club of guests to socialize, to watch seals, and to bath together in the ice water.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2024
There’s nothing worse than jumping out of the shower or bath onto a cold hard bathroom floor.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
The entrance to Unit 1 will open into a hallway with two closets on the right, the door to the primary suite on the left, and access to the guest bedroom and bath down the hall.
—John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2023
Try a few minutes in a cold shower or bath every day to build up to pro status.
—Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 14 June 2023
The migrants running the location set up a cooking area, a place to bath and use the restroom and even a play area for children.
—Mireya Villarreal, ABC News, 6 May 2023
The Good Housekeeping Institute's parenting and product experts review all the essential products for babies and their caregivers, from maternity clothes and baby monitors to bath toys and organic baby food.
—Rachel Rothman, goodhousekeeping.com, 28 Apr. 2023
From diaper changes to mealtime to bath time to healthcare and personal care, the ever-evolving list of tasks to master in those early years can be both mentally and physically exhausting for caregivers.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2023
Noun
My own mother doesn’t like anything scented (so that’s a no to candles, bath products, and lotions of any kind); doesn’t love champagne and already has her favorite rotation of handbags and scarves.
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
This wing of the home also houses the primary suite, which offers a sitting area and a private terrace, a deluxe bath, and a massive walk-in closet.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
But in the Best Way Coolest Product: The herbal bath soak is especially thoughtful.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
Try a sound bath, reiki session, or stint in the infrared sauna.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The family told authorities he was given Benadryl, soaked in a bath, and later taken to an emergency room after his symptoms persisted.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The Dragon sits on nearly a third of an acre with seven bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath, plus two powder rooms for guests.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
To peel an egg with a spoon, follow these easy steps:
After cooling your egg in an ice bath, find the hollow spot at the large end of the egg and gently tap it with the round side of your spoon to form small cracks and begin the separation process.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
The nearly 10,000-square-foot home includes six beds, eight baths, seven fireplaces, a pickleball court, outdoor spa, ice cream bar, three custom offices and a gym with an indoor cana bath and private sauna.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Verb
Plants and cards from Blackhawk Hardware 4225 Park Road
The gift: Blackhawk Hardware has everything from sweet and sassy Mother’s Day cards to bath bombs and specialty wine accessories.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Pater Noster may have just nine rooms—priced at roughly $2,000 per night—but the hotel encourages its club of guests to socialize, to watch seals, and to bath together in the ice water.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2024
There’s nothing worse than jumping out of the shower or bath onto a cold hard bathroom floor.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
The entrance to Unit 1 will open into a hallway with two closets on the right, the door to the primary suite on the left, and access to the guest bedroom and bath down the hall.
—John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2023
Try a few minutes in a cold shower or bath every day to build up to pro status.
—Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 14 June 2023
The migrants running the location set up a cooking area, a place to bath and use the restroom and even a play area for children.
—Mireya Villarreal, ABC News, 6 May 2023
The Good Housekeeping Institute's parenting and product experts review all the essential products for babies and their caregivers, from maternity clothes and baby monitors to bath toys and organic baby food.
—Rachel Rothman, goodhousekeeping.com, 28 Apr. 2023
From diaper changes to mealtime to bath time to healthcare and personal care, the ever-evolving list of tasks to master in those early years can be both mentally and physically exhausting for caregivers.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2023
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