bathing Meaning & Definition
What Does Bathing Mean?
Bathing is used as a noun meaning The act of taking a bath. It can also mean The act of swimming. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of bathe. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of bath.
Bathing at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ablution and washup |
| Plural | bathings |
Bathing Definition (Noun)
- The act of taking a bath.
- The act of swimming.
There is no bathing at this beach.
Bathing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of bathe
Bathing in the sea is considered healthy.
Verb
- present participle and gerund of bath
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.
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.
She bathed her eyes with liquid to remove the stinging chemical.
- (transitive and intransitive) To cover or surround.
A dense fog bathed the city streets.
- To sunbathe.
The women bathed in the sun.
Bathing as an Adjective
- That takes a bath.
a bathing child
- Designed for use whilst bathing.
The Victorians changed in a bathing machine before paddling in the sea.
Verb
- To wash a person or animal in a bath
Synonyms of Bathing
Bathing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bathing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bathing in a Sentence
There is no bathing at this beach.
Bathing in the sea is considered healthy.
We bathe our baby before going to bed; other parents do it in the morning if they have time.
She bathed her eyes with liquid to remove the stinging chemical.
A dense fog bathed the city streets.
The women bathed in the sun.
a bathing child
The Victorians changed in a bathing machine before paddling in the sea.
Word Forms & Grammar
bathing (countable and uncountable, plural bathings)
bathing
Words That Rhyme With Bathing
Origin of Bathing
Origin 1: From Middle English bathynge; equivalent to bathe + -ing.
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
How to Pronounce Bathing
The standard pronunciation of bathing is //ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Bathing
Is bathing a noun or a verb?
Bathing is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for bathing?
You can replace bathing with words such as ablution and washup. See the full list of bathing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bathing?
The plural of bathing is bathings.