shower bath
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Definition
- Noun:
- An act of washing the body by standing under a spray of water: A "shower bath" refers to the activity or process of cleansing oneself while standing, with water falling or spraying from above.
- A cabinet or booth equipped for such washing: A "shower bath" is also the enclosed stall or cubicle containing the necessary plumbing and fixtures for taking a shower.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- After his morning run, he took a refreshing shower bath. (This describes the act of washing.)
- The hotel room had a spacious shower bath with a glass door. (This describes the physical booth or enclosure.)
Advanced Usage
- "to take a shower bath": This is the standard phrase for performing the act of washing in a shower.
- It's customary to take a shower bath before using the public pool.
Variants and Related Words
- Shower (n): A more common, shortened form of "shower bath" for both the act and the enclosure.
- I need a quick shower before we leave.
- Shower stall (n): Specifically refers to the physical enclosure or cabinet.
- They installed a new tiled shower stall.
Synonyms
- Shower: The direct and most frequent synonym.
- Wash: A more general term for cleaning oneself.
Related Phrases
- Shower cap: A cap worn to keep hair dry during a shower bath.
- Shower gel: A liquid soap used during a shower bath.
Noun
- washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle
- he took a shower after the game
- booth for washing yourself, usually in a bathroom