How to Use take a bath in a Sentence

take a bath

idiomatic phrase
Definition of take a bathnext
  • My Friday night was, take a bath and have a glass of red wine.
    — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 7 June 2021
  • Sage takes a bath and relaxes on the couch with my wifey, Devon.
    — Ilana Kaplan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Later that night, my mom would fill with water a pot large enough to take a bath in and bring it to a boil on the stove.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2021
  • The same goes for walking, taking a bath or shower, or curling up on the couch to rest.
    — Jessica Migala, Health, 26 May 2024
  • Pros know to entice birds with water features, where the chirpers can get a drink or take a bath year-round.
    — Susan Cosier, WSJ, 29 July 2022
  • After the playoff loss, Cousins greeted his sons in the bathroom as one of them took a bath before bed.
    — Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 14 July 2023
  • The mom of three, 37, shared a sweet new snapshot holding her baby girl while the two take a bath together.
    — Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Most people could make a snow or sand angel, eat guacamole, light a candle, and take a bath.
    — Elizabeth Hawes, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 June 2021
  • Dunk the ends of a lock of your hair in a cup of water (or take a bath, any excuse), and see if your hair floats, sinks, or stays somewhere in the middle.
    — Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2020
  • When police entered the home, Faithfull had just taken a bath and had thrown a fur rug around her when the search began.
    — Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
  • Almost like a bath bomb for kids, these will make your little one ecstatic to take a bath each day.
    — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 14 Dec. 2020
  • Despite being one of the strongest swimmers, the Dog took its time to frolic, play, and take a bath in the river, arriving in eleventh place.
    — Frances Lee, Woman's Day, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Before going to his event, Kennedy took a bath, then rested in Charlotte’s parents’ bed.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 10 July 2023
  • Don’t take a bath or shower during the storm, Miami-Dade County says.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
  • On the ground floor, dogs can sample meals from Petco’s kitchen, take a bath, and pick out New York specific apparel and dog gear.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Advertisement The next time the pair saw each other, Elfman stripped nude and started taking a bath, Doe alleges in the suit.
    — Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Her favorite way to unwind after a long day: To take a bath infused with a tablespoon of coconut oil.
    — Chelsea Hall, Marie Claire, 22 Sep. 2020
  • Simple things like lighting a candle, taking a bath, or just cuddling with my dogs are my go-to self-care rituals.
    — Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 11 Dec. 2023
  • In a new Instagram post, the model shared a nude photo of herself and little Esti taking a bath together.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Apr. 2023
  • During a podcast interview for A24, the Oscar winner and Aster remembered filming a scene in which the eponymous Beau is taking a bath.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Apr. 2023
  • One of the most difficult things to do as a pet owner —or more specifically, a dog owner — is getting your pup to actually take a bath.
    — Tim Kohut, BGR, 27 May 2021
  • Getting them, like Winkley was struggling with on that unseasonably warm October night, to take a bath.
    — Dan Schwartz, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2022
  • If your energy is low, consider using a shower seat or taking a bath.
    — Anna Gibbs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
  • For example, in this exclusive clip below, JJ learns how to deal with feeling annoyed when his dog Bingo refuses to take a bath.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024
  • On Monday, one of their neighbors spotted the exotic creature taking a bath in an irrigation canal and Ruby was brought back home.
    — Ellie Willard, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Depending on the timing of purchase and the tax deadline, an investor could pay taxes on unrealized gains based on the runup of the stock, only to ultimately take a bath on the stock after having paid taxes on it.
    — The Editors, National Review, 21 June 2024
  • To make your bathroom experience feel even more luxurious, add this hand towel and your bath towel to a towel warmer before taking a bath or shower.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
  • Try listening to music, reading, journaling, or taking a bath.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 23 Sep. 2023
  • History suggested Democrats would take a bath, here and nationally.
    — Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Find ways to relax and calm yourself before bedtime: Try reading, deep breathing, taking a bath, or listening to relaxing music.
    — Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 16 Mar. 2024

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