Definition of Bathing

1. Noun. Immersing the body in water or sunshine.

Generic synonyms: Diversion, Recreation
Specialized synonyms: Sea Bathing, Sun Bathing
Derivative terms: Bathe

2. Noun. The act of washing yourself (or another person).
Exact synonyms: Washup
Generic synonyms: Cleaning, Cleansing, Cleanup, Lavation, Wash, Washing
Specialized synonyms: Shower, Shower Bath, Bath, Sponge Bath, Steam Bath, Turkish Bath, Vapor Bath, Vapour Bath
Derivative terms: Bathe, Wash Up

Definition of Bathing

1. n. Act of taking a bath or baths.

Definition of Bathing

1. Adjective. Designed for use whilst bathing. ¹

2. Noun. The act of taking a bath. ¹

3. Verb. (present participle of bathe) ¹

4. Verb. (present participle of bath) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bathing

1. bathe [v] - See also: bathe

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bathing

bathbrushes
bathcube
bathcubes
bathe
bathed
bather
bathers
bathes
bathetic
bathetical
bathetically
bathful
bathfuls
bathhouse
bathhouses
bathing (current term)
bathing beaches
bathing beauties
bathing beauty
bathing box
bathing boxes
bathing cap
bathing caps
bathing costume
bathing hut
bathing machine
bathing machines
bathing suit
bathing suits

Literary usage of Bathing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of Architecture and Building, Biographical, Historical, and by Russell Sturgis (1901)
"A room provided with a bath tub or other appliances for bathing. ... Moreover, the possibility of bathing in flowing water is kept in view, ..."

2. Roughing It by Mark Twain (2001)
"In one place we came upon a large company of naked natives, of both sexes and all ages, amusing themselves with the national pastime of surf-bathing. ..."

3. Palmer's Index to "The Times" Newspaper (1899)
"CHG, Killed by а - 'Glasgow, Persone Injured by an Explosion in a Manhole in,2'.ia 6jf Fall, 17;6d ». Guerra, EF, Drowned while bathing, 20 a/ tB all, ..."

4. Russia by Astolphe Custine (1844)
"Sea-bathing wonderfully strengthens the health and spirits, and1 especially the appetite. The dwellings and accommodation of the bathers are very confined, ..."

5. Belgium and Holland, Including the Grand-duchy of Luxembourg: Including the by Karl Baedeker (Firm) (1897)
"a small sea-bathing place, is an extensive hospice for delicate children ... is another small bathing-resort, recently established among the dunes, ..."

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