bathing

English

Etymology 1

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

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

Noun

bathing (plural bathings)

  1. The act of taking a bath.
  2. The act of swimming.

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Verb

bathing

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

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Etymology 2

From bath.

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

Verb

bathing

  1. present participle and gerund of bath
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