sea bathing

Thân thiện

A family enjoys sea bathing on a sunny afternoon.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The activity or practice of swimming or immersing oneself in the sea or ocean for pleasure, health, or recreation. It specifically refers to bathing in saltwater, as opposed to a lake or river.

Usage

• The term "sea bathing" is used to describe the act itself or the general practice. It is often associated with leisure, holidays, or historical health treatments.
• It is typically used in a general or descriptive context.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The resort town became famous in the 19th century for sea bathing.
  • Many people enjoy sea bathing for its supposed health benefits.
  • The cool water made sea bathing very refreshing.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a formal or historical context to describe a pastime or therapeutic activity.
  • The doctor prescribed sea bathing as a cure for his melancholy.

Variants and Related Words

• Sea bath (n): An instance of bathing in the sea.
  • He took a morning sea bath.
• Sea bather (n): A person who engages in sea bathing.
  • The beach was crowded with sea bathers.

Synonyms

• Ocean bathing: Bathing in the ocean.
• Sea swimming: Swimming in the sea (though this may emphasize swimming over general immersion).

Notes

• "Sea bathing" is a compound noun formed from "sea" and "bathing." The core definition focuses on the specific location (the sea/ocean) and the activity (bathing).

Học thuật

Noun

1. bathing in the sea or ocean