plunge-bath
Definition
Noun: - A plunge-bath is a deep bathtub or pool, often large enough for a person to fully submerge themselves, typically used for immersion in cold water or for therapeutic purposes. It is designed to allow the bather to "plunge" (jump or dive) into the water.
Usage Examples
- (A deep bath for complete immersion.)
- (A pool used for sudden immersion, often after heat exposure.)
Advanced Usage
"to take a plunge-bath": to immerse oneself completely in a deep bath, often for health or invigoration.
- She took a plunge-bath every morning to stimulate her circulation. (She used a deep bath for therapeutic soaking.)
"plunge-bath therapy": a treatment involving immersion in cold or hot water in a deep bath.
- The athlete used plunge-bath therapy to reduce muscle soreness after training. (A therapeutic method using a deep bath.)
Variants and Related Words
- Plunge (verb): to jump or dive quickly into water.
- He decided to plunge into the lake. (To dive in suddenly.)
- Bath (noun): a place or container for washing or soaking the body.
- She filled the bath with warm water. (A bathtub or basin for washing.)
Synonyms
- Immersion pool: a pool designed for complete submersion.
- Deep bathtub: a very large bathtub allowing full-body immersion.
- Cold bath: a bath using cold water, often for health reasons.
Related Idioms
- "to take the plunge": to make a significant decision or commit to something after hesitation.
- He finally took the plunge and bought a house. (He made a decisive commitment, though this idiom does not directly refer to a plunge-bath.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Plunge into: to quickly enter or become deeply involved in something.
- She plunged into the cold water of the plunge-bath. (She entered the bath suddenly.)