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bathing.

The act of taking a bath.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)/UK
  1. The act of taking a bath.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The act of swimming.

    countable · uncountable
    There is no bathing at this beach.
Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)/UK
  1. present participle and gerund of bathe

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
    Bathing in the sea is considered healthy.
Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈbæθ.ɪŋ/UK
  1. present participle and gerund of bath

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

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