bathing
ˈbeɪðɪŋ
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Definition of bathing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
recreationrelated to swimming or water activities
  • He packed his bathing suit for the beach trip.
aquatic swimming
2.
sunrelated to sunbathing or exposure to sunlight
  • They relaxed on the bathing deck under the sun.
sunbathing
3.
hygienerelated to the act of taking a bath
  • She wore her bathing robe after the shower.

Noun

1.
hygienethe act of taking a bath
  • Bathing is essential for personal cleanliness.
cleansing washing
2.
relaxationimmersing the body in water or sunshine
  • Bathing is prohibited here after dark.
dipping soaking swimming
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Expressions with bathing

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tight-fitting cap worn to keep hair dry while swimming
She always wears a colorful bathing cap during her swim sessions..
tight-fitting garment worn for swimming
She wore a colorful bathing suit to the pool.
cloth or garment wrapped around the body after bathing
She put on her bathing wrap after swimming.
spending time in nature to enhance well-being
Many people practice forest bathing to feel more connected to nature.
shorts worn by men for swimming
He packed his bathing trunks for the beach trip.
attractive person in swimwear
The beach was filled with bathing beauties enjoying the sun..

Origin of bathing

Old English, bæth (bath)

Terms with bathing included in their meaning

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bathroom
device for bathing with falling water
bathroom
large container for bathing in bathrooms
bathing
wash oneself under a spray of water
hygiene
room with several showers for bathing
public facility
building with facilities for bathing
tubn.
bathroom
bathtub used for bathing
bathing
product creating bubbles in bathwater
bathroom
small mat or towel for standing on after bathing

Examples of bathing in a sentence

  • The bathing area was crowded with families.
  • She wore a bathing suit to the pool party.
  • The bathing area was crowded with sunbathers.
  • He packed his bathing essentials for the trip.
  • The hotel provided bathing towels for all guests.
  • Bathing can be a relaxing evening ritual.

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  1. French:de natation, bain, ...
  2. German:Bade, Baden, ...
  3. Italian:balneare, bagno, ...
  4. Spanish:de baño, baño, ...
  5. Portuguese:de banho, banho, ...
  6. Chinese:游泳的, 洗澡, ...
  7. Japanese:水泳用の, 入浴, ...
  8. Arabic:سِباحي, اِسْتِحْمَام, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׂחִיָּתִי, רַחֲצָה, ...
  10. Russian:купальный, купание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:купальний, купання, ...
  12. Hindi:तैराकी, स्नान, ...
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