bathing

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English bathyng; equivalent to bathe +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪðɪŋ

Adjective

bathing (not comparable)

  1. Designed for use whilst bathing.
    The Victorians changed in a bathing machine before paddling in the sea.

Noun

bathing (plural bathings)

  1. The act of taking a bath.
Translations

Verb

bathing

  1. present participle of bathe
    Bathing in the sea is considered healthy.

Derived terms

Etymology 2

From bath

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbæθ.ɪŋ/

Verb

bathing

  1. present participle of bath
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