birdbath
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A light or superficial wash of the body, using a sink or similar.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Hardly an hour had gone by, barely time to drink a cold sarsaparilla and take a birdbath in a bowl of water, but Kincaid had gotten into more trouble, Angie reflected.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “birdbath” mean?
A light or superficial wash of the body, using a sink or similar.
Is “birdbath” formal or informal?
birdbath is generally slang.