Synonyms for

Bath

Verb / bæθ / Another word for bath — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A bath is a container for holding water in which people wash themselves.

Synonyms & similar words

bathroom bathtub tub bathe bathingtub bath shower cleanse soak bathe dip immerse wash plunge submerge sponge scrub lave swim douche rinsing bathing ablution lavation shampoo sauna

Synonyms by register

Formal

ablution cleansing washing

Informal

dip soak wash

Literary

lustration immersion

Antonyms

dryness dehydration abstinence fasting starvation

Common collocations

  • take a bath
  • bubble bath
  • hot bath
  • warm bath
  • bath towel
  • bath bomb
  • bath salts
  • bath time

Word family

noun bath
verb bathe
adjective bathed

Usage note

While 'bath' can refer to the act of washing, it most commonly refers to the receptacle used for washing oneself. 'Bathe' is the verb form.

Example sentences

  1. I take a bath every night before bed.
  2. My mom fills the bath with bubbles for me to play in.
  3. I love to soak in a warm bath after a long day.
  4. The cat accidentally fell into the bath and got wet.
  5. I need to clean the bath before I can use it.

Quotes

  • The bathtub is my place of peace and solitude. It is where I can reflect and cleanse my body.
  • A hot bath is like a magical elixir that can wash away all of my worries.
  • There is nothing better than a warm bath on a cold winter's night.

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