American English

How to pronounce baths

nounA2Common word
BAATHZ

/bæðz/

One syllable.

Form of bath

Acts of washing your body by sitting in a tub of water.

What to listen for

“Baths” is usually pronounced /bæðz/, but you may also hear /bæθs/.

Usual pronunciation/bæðz/
Also heard/bæθs/
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Meanings & examples

plural noun

Acts of washing your body by sitting in a tub of water.

I love warm baths in winter.

The baby needs regular baths.

Useful expressions

take a bath

To lose a large amount of money in a business deal or investment.

The company took a bath on that deal.

bubble bath

A bath with lots of soap bubbles.

The children enjoyed a bubble bath.

bath time

The time when a child is washed in a bath.

It's bath time for the baby.

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