bath

Definition

  • noun: the act of washing the body usually by sitting or lying in a container filled with water
  • noun: a washing or soaking (as in water or steam) of all or part of the body
  • verb: to wash (someone) in a container filled with water
  • verb: to give a bath to
  • used when describing the number or kinds of bathrooms in a place

Examples

  • The house has three bedrooms and one and a half 'baths'. [=one full bathroom and one bathroom with only a sink and a toilet]

  • Would you like me to 'draw/run a bath' for you? [=to fill the bathtub with water for you?]

  • a 'full bath' [=a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and a bathtub or shower]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Everything is possible, but all the doctors who can open the case and appoint a procedure are no longer here. At this time of the day they can only take a bath. Doctors take a bath? No, those who are on treatment. And the doctors don't work at this time. If I find a room he can stay. (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop
  • (..) Well,he's your friend after all. When is he coming back? Not earlier than days. Your friend got a very nice place. If you don't need me anymore, and if I may, I'll go take a bath. And what? Almost nothing. They talk about you and Madrier. They've found Pradier. But they see no connection. (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop