bathing-place
Definition
- Noun:
- A location, typically a beach, lake, river, or seaside resort, designated or used for swimming and bathing. This term emphasizes the place itself rather than the activity.
- Historically, a "bathing-place" could also refer to a spa or a spot with mineral springs used for therapeutic bathing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The small coastal village became a popular bathing-place for tourists in the summer. (A beach or seaside area used for swimming.)
- In the 19th century, many wealthy families visited the spa town as a bathing-place for health reasons. (A location with mineral springs used for therapeutic baths.)
Advanced Usage
"public bathing-place": a communal area, often free or low-cost, designated for swimming and washing.
- The city council built a new public bathing-place by the river to serve the local community. (A communal swimming area open to all.)
"seaside bathing-place": a coastal resort or beach specifically known for bathing.
- Brighton was once a fashionable seaside bathing-place for the English aristocracy. (A coastal resort popular for swimming.)
Variants and Related Words
Bath (n): the act of washing or immersing the body in water; also a container for such washing.
- She took a relaxing bath after a long day. (The act of soaking in water.)
Bathing (n): the action of washing or swimming in water.
- Bathing in the sea is allowed only when lifeguards are present. (The activity of swimming or washing.)
Bathing-suit (n): a garment worn for swimming.
- He forgot his bathing-suit and had to buy one at the shop. (Clothing for swimming.)
Synonyms
- Seaside resort: a coastal town or area that attracts visitors for swimming and leisure.
- Swimming spot: a specific location suitable for swimming.
- Spa: a place with mineral springs used for bathing and health treatments.
- Beach: a pebbly or sandy shore by the sea or lake where people swim.
Related Idioms
To take the waters: to visit a spa or bathing-place for therapeutic bathing or drinking mineral water.
- The doctor recommended that she take the waters at the famous German spa. (To undergo a health treatment at a bathing-place.)
To make a splash: to attract attention or become suddenly popular, often at a social event or bathing-place.
- The new hotel made a splash when it opened its seaside bathing-place. (To create a strong impression.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Bathe in: to immerse oneself in water for washing or swimming.
- She loved to bathe in the warm ocean every morning. (To swim or soak in the sea.)
- Bathe at: to swim or wash at a specific location.
- They often bathe at the public beach. (To use a particular bathing-place.)