bathing
Washing in water
Bathing is the act of washing the body, whether in a tub, shower, or natural water.
It also covers recreational swimming or soaking: We went bathing in the lake.
As a modifier, it describes things used for this purpose: bathing suit, bathing cap.
Sea bathing was once prescribed for health.
Fatty alkali cleanser
- shampooLiquid hair cleanser
- washclothSmall bathing cloth
- latherFoamy soap bubbles
- rinseWash without scrubbing
scrub · sponge · towel · exfoliate · cleanser · loofah · antibacterial · pumice
Acts of ceremonial cleansing
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- mikvehJewish purification immersion pool
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
- anointmentRitual application of oil
cleansing · sanctity · immersion · holy water · Ganges · ceremonial · sacred · spiritual
Therapeutic wellness facility
- soakSaturate with liquid
- hot tubHeated jetted soaking pool
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
unwind · aromatherapy · candlelit · pampering · warm water · jacuzzi · steam · essential oils
soap
Fatty alkali cleanser
rinse · scrub · sponge · towel · exfoliate · cleanser · loofah · antibacterial · pumice · nailbrush
ablutions
Acts of ceremonial cleansing
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- mikvehJewish purification immersion pool
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
anointment · cleansing · sanctity · immersion · holy water · Ganges · ceremonial · sacred · spiritual · blessing
spa
Therapeutic wellness facility
- soakSaturate with liquid
- hot tubHeated jetted soaking pool
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
soothing · unwind · aromatherapy · candlelit · pampering · warm water · jacuzzi · steam · essential oils · luxuriate
pool
Collective fund or basin
river · swimsuit · wading · dip · plunge · splash · seaside · lido · swimming hole · hot springs
bedbath
Washing a bedridden person
basin · washbasin · gentle · patient · elderly · mobility · dignity · warm water · aide · hoist
- babycarebaby bottles, diapers, pacifiers, cribs, strollers
- daily lifewaking up, sleeping, eating, drinking, cooking
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, sanitizer
- daily activitiescooking, cleaning, eating, sleeping, showering
- daily livingcleaning, eating, cooking, dressing, sleeping
- life skillsreading, writing, cooking, cleaning, laundry
- bathing suitGarment for aquatic recreation
- sea bathingRecreational immersion in saltwater
- bathing suit area
- bathing capWaterproof head covering
- bathing beautiesAttractive people in swimwear
- bathing trunksMen's swimming garment