English · Word Candidate

baths

/bɑːðz/

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Meaning · English

A building containing a public swimming pool or shower facilities; originally a place having individual cubicles where people without bathrooms could have a bath.

NounRegister: UK

Examples

There is a baths on the other side of the road.

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 “baths” mean?

A building containing a public swimming pool or shower facilities; originally a place having individual cubicles where people without bathrooms could have a bath.

Is “baths” formal or informal?

baths is generally UK.

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