bath

noun

ˈbath How to pronounce bath (audio)
Definition of bathnext
1
as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms after a night in that tropical heat I was practically drowning in a bath of sweat

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2
as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste retired to the upstairs bath to freshen up

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Recent Examples of bath Take a note from Shea McGee’s serene bath scheme by incorporating more neutrals into your space. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025 Photo : Nolasco Studios The primary bath sports a large, windowed steam shower. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025 The researchers point out that their new method can be applied to any type of glass, and that it can be carried out in any lab that has a basic ultrasonic bath setup. — Michael Franco, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025 Another two bedrooms and baths are contained in the guest house that also has a full kitchen and dining area. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bath
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  1. flood
  2. bathroom
  3. torrent
  4. restroom
  5. toilet
Noun
  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
  • When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of flood
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  • Bidets have an additional benefit in helping someone who has mobility or balance issues handle their own hygiene needs without a caregiver helping them into a bath or shower each trip to the bathroom.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • That’s the experience in this bathroom by Houston designer Avery Cox, which gets a dose of pep from the bathroom floor tile. 45.
    — Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • But for those unwilling to venture out to see the movie, Forbes reported, the temptation to find leaks and torrents apparently became hard to resist.
    — Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
  • In marrying into, then blowing the whistle on, the British monarchy, Meghan has both inspired love and hope and fangirls and been targeted with hate, including a torrent of racist, sexist abuse from the British tabloids and gross commentary from President Trump.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of torrent
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  • Earlier this year, the company also reversed its open-door policy regarding restrooms, now requiring people order something from the menu to use the restroom or hang out in the store.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
  • He was given a wheelchair but remained undiagnosed, relying on fellow inmates for basic tasks such as showering and using the restroom.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of restroom
Noun
  • Households that had or purchased bidet toilets or bidet seats during those difficult days were sitting pretty.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Models for the Italian label Valentino waited in mock toilet stalls before showing their clothes.
    — Daniel Wine, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of toilet

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