bathing

bath-ing · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The activity of washing oneself in a bath.

  2. 2.

    [British]The activity of swimming in the sea or a pool.

  3. 3.

    Used for or relating to bathing or swimming.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bathing suit — A garment worn for swimming.
  • •
    bathing cap — A waterproof cap worn while swimming.
  • •
    bathing beauty — An attractive woman in swimwear (dated).
  • •
    sea bathing — Swimming in the ocean.
  • •
    sun bathing — Lying in the sun to tan.

Related words

See also: bath, bathe, swimming, washing
Synonyms: swimming, washing

Etymology

From the verb bathe + -ing, from Old English bathian.