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BATHING

(noun, verb, adj.)

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There are 11 meanings of the word Bathing.

How to pronounce bathing:

Def 1 US

Bathing - as a noun

Immersing the body in water or sunshine

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diversion13recreation12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of washing yourself (or another person)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
washup14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cleaning11cleansing12cleanup11lavation11wash10washing14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bathing - as a 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."

To wash a person or animal in a bath

Bathing - as an 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."

Example Sentences

"She filled the bathtub with warm water for her evening bathing ritual."
"Regular bathing is important for maintaining good hygiene."
"The hotel offered spa facilities for guests to enjoy bathing in luxury."
"I always feel refreshed and rejuvenated after a good bathing session."
"During the summer, many people enjoy outdoor bathing at the beach."
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Word Game Points

Is BATHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bathing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BATHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BATHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bathing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BATHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is BATHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bathing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BATHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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