swimming-bath
Definition
- Noun:
- A pool for swimming: "swimming-bath" is a term, primarily British, for a swimming pool, often an indoor pool used for bathing and exercise.
- A public bathing facility: Historically, it refers to a building or enclosure containing a pool of water for swimming, often part of a public bathhouse.
Usage Examples
- (A public swimming pool.)
- (An indoor pool used for exercise.)
- (Historical public bathing facilities.)
Advanced Usage
- "to take a dip in the swimming-bath": an informal way to say go swimming in a pool.
- After work, he likes to take a dip in the swimming-bath. (He enjoys a short swim.)
- "swimming-bath season": the period when outdoor swimming-baths are open, typically in summer.
- The swimming-bath season starts in June. (The period when the pool is available for use.)
Variants and Related Words
- Swimming pool (n): the more common modern term for a pool used for swimming.
- The hotel has a large swimming pool. (A pool for swimming.)
- Bath (n): a place for bathing, often combined with swimming in historical contexts.
- Roman baths included swimming pools. (Bathing facilities.)
Synonyms
- Swimming pool: the standard term for a pool for swimming.
- Natatorium: a formal term for an indoor swimming pool, especially in a building.
- Lido: an outdoor swimming pool or beach resort, especially in Europe.
Related Idioms
- "to be out of one's depth": to be in water too deep to stand, often used metaphorically.
- He felt out of his depth in the swimming-bath. (He was in water too deep for his ability.)
- "to make a splash": to attract attention or create a stir.
- The new swimming-bath made a splash in the town. (It attracted a lot of attention.)