bathing season
Definition
Noun:
- The time of year when it is suitable or customary to bathe in the sea, a lake, or a swimming pool, typically during warm weather.
- Example: The bathing season officially runs from June to September at this beach.
Usage Examples
- (The period when swimming is allowed and supervised.)
- (The warm months when people go to the water for recreation.)
- (The time when it is comfortable to swim.)
Advanced Usage
- "to open the bathing season": to declare the start of the period when swimming is officially permitted.
- The mayor will open the bathing season with a ceremony at the beach. (Mark the beginning of the swimming period.)
- "to close the bathing season": to end the period of supervised or customary swimming.
- The bathing season is closed after Labour Day. (Swimming is no longer officially encouraged or supervised.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bathing (n): the act of swimming or washing in water.
- She enjoys bathing in the sea. (Swimming in the ocean.)
- Season (n): a period of the year characterized by particular conditions or activities.
- Summer is the peak season for tourism. (The busiest time.)
- Bathing suit (n): a garment worn for swimming.
- He bought a new bathing suit for the season. (Swimwear.)
Synonyms
- Swimming season: the time of year when swimming is common.
- The swimming season lasts from May to October in this region.
- Beach season: the period when beaches are most popular.
- The beach season brings many visitors to the coast.
- Summer season: the warm months typically associated with outdoor water activities.
- The summer season is the best time for a holiday by the water.
Related Idioms
- In season: available or appropriate at a particular time of year.
- The sea is warmest when it is in season. (During the bathing season.)
- Off season: the time of year when an activity or place is less busy.
- The hotel rates are lower in the off season. (Outside the bathing season.)
Notes
- The term is most commonly used in British English and in official contexts (e.g., beach regulations, tourism boards). It implies a defined period when swimming is safe, supervised, or socially expected, often due to weather or water temperature.