sea-bathing

A family enjoys sea-bathing on a sunny afternoon.

Definition

Noun: The activity or practice of swimming or immersing oneself in the sea for recreation, health, or pleasure.

Usage Examples

• (The activity of swimming in the sea for enjoyment.)
• (The practice of immersing oneself in seawater for health benefits.)

Advanced Usage

• "to go sea-bathing": to engage in the activity of swimming in the sea.

  • Every summer, the family would go sea-bathing at the nearby resort. (They would swim in the sea for recreation.)

• "sea-bathing season": the period of the year when sea-bathing is common or recommended.

  • The sea-bathing season typically runs from June to September. (The months when swimming in the sea is popular.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sea-bather (n): a person who engages in sea-bathing.

  • The sea-bathers enjoyed the warm waters of the Mediterranean. (People swimming in the sea.)

• Sea-bathing resort (n): a location, often a coastal town, known for providing facilities for sea-bathing.

  • Brighton became a famous sea-bathing resort in the 18th century. (A town where people go to swim in the sea.)

Synonyms

• Sea swimming: the act of swimming in the sea.
• Ocean bathing: a synonym for sea-bathing, especially in North American English.

Related Idioms

• To take the waters: to bathe in or drink mineral or seawater for health reasons, historically associated with sea-bathing.
  • The spa town encouraged visitors to take the waters, including sea-bathing. (To participate in therapeutic bathing.)