bathing

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English

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Etymology 1

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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bathing (plural bathings)

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

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bathing

  1. present participle and gerund of bathe
    Bathing in the sea is considered healthy.
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Etymology 2

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From bath.

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Verb

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bathing

  1. present participle and gerund of bath