bathing

[ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)]

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bath

Bathing usually means washing your body with water and soap.

When we talk about bathing, we often mean getting in the shower or bathtub to clean ourselves. Some people bathe every day, while others prefer to do it a few times a week. You might hear someone say "I'm going to take a relaxing bath" which means they're looking forward to soaking in warm water for a bit. If you ask a friend if she wants to go bathing with you, she'll likely interpret that as wanting to go swimming or surfing together.

How common is "bathing"?

Word bathing is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

verb

To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.
To immerse oneself, or part of the body, in water for pleasure or refreshment; to swim.
To clean a person by immersion in water or using water; to give someone a bath.
Example: We bathe our baby before going to bed; other parents do it in the morning if they have time.
To apply water or other liquid to; to suffuse or cover with liquid.
Example: She bathed her eyes with liquid to remove the stinging chemical.
(transitive and intransitive) To cover or surround.
Example: A dense fog bathed the city streets.
To sunbathe.
Example: The women bathed in the sun.

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noun

The act of taking a bath.

adjective

That takes a bath.
Example: a bathing child
Designed for use whilst bathing.
Example: The Victorians changed in a bathing machine before paddling in the sea.

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Real examples of "bathing" in context

Gerard Butler Cried While Watching How to Train Your Dragon, Shares Reactions to His Stoick Voice

Interview

Yeah, can't stop wearing a bathing suit or something.

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