Bath
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Bath (bɑːθ)
A bath (pronounced: /bɑːθ/) is a process of immersing and washing one's body in a large container filled with water. The act can be for personal hygiene, therapeutic or religious purposes.
Etymology
The term 'bath' originates from the Old English 'bæð', which is akin to the Old High German 'bad', both meaning 'bath'. It is also related to the Old Norse word 'badh', and the German 'baden', which mean 'to bathe'.
Related Terms
- Bathtub: A large container for holding water in which a person may bathe.
- Shower: A device for personal hygiene where water is sprayed on the body.
- Hydrotherapy: The use of water in the treatment of different conditions, including arthritis and related rheumatic complaints.
- Sauna: A small room or building designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions.
- Spa: A location where mineral-rich spring water (and sometimes seawater) is used to give medicinal baths.
- Hot tub: A large tub or small pool full of water used for hydrotherapy, relaxation or pleasure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bath
- Wikipedia's article - Bath
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski