English · Word Candidate

bath

/bɑːθ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: baths · bathing · bathed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bồn tắm hoặc hồ để tắm

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A building or area where bathing occurs.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tòa nhà hoặc khu vực để tắm

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Noun

Examples

Among the ancients, the public baths were of amazing extent and magnificence.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To wash a person or animal in a bath.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

rửa một người hoặc động vật trong bồn tắm

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Verb

Examples

Somewhere to bath the baby: don't invest in a plastic baby bath. The bathroom handbasin is usually a much more convenient place to bath the baby. If your partner is more able, this could be a task he might take on as his, bathing the baby in a basin or plastic bown on the floor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To bathe (oneself); to have a bath.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tắm; tự rửa mình

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VerbRegister: informal

Examples

“Oh, dear no, not me; I never bath, ’tis the cat has been bathing, in a warm sea bath; I’ll tell you how I manage: I bought a large pickle-jar, and so I have it filled every morning with hot sea water, proportionate to the thermometerical heat my finger can bear, and that I stile Tink-a-tink’s bath;

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bath” mean?

A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.

Is “bath” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.