1 [no obj] chiefly US : to take a bath : to wash yourself in a bath
▪ I always bathe [=(Brit) bath] in the morning. 2 [+ obj] chiefly US : to wash (someone) in a container filled with water : to give a bath to (someone)
▪ We'll bathe [=(Brit) bath] the baby after she eats. 3 [no obj] somewhat old-fashioned : to swim for pleasure
▪ We bathed [=swam] in the ocean. — see also sunbathe 4 [+ obj] : to wash or rinse (a part of the body)
▪ If the chemical comes in contact with the eyes, bathe the eyes with water for 10 minutes. 5 [+ obj] : to cover (an area or surface) with light
▪ The moon bathed the town in light. = The town was bathed in moonlight.
▪ I always bathe [=(Brit) bath] in the morning.
▪ We'll bathe [=(Brit) bath] the baby after she eats.
▪ We bathed [=swam] in the ocean. — see also sunbathe
▪ If the chemical comes in contact with the eyes, bathe the eyes with water for 10 minutes.
▪ The moon bathed the town in light. = The town was bathed in moonlight.
bathed in sweat
: covered with sweat : very sweaty
▪ He was bathed in sweat when he finished exercising.
▪ He was bathed in sweat when he finished exercising.
— bathing noun [noncount]
▪ a beach where bathing [=swimming] is not allowed ▪ nude bathing ▪ I like to go bathing [=go swimming] on summer mornings before breakfast. ▪ a bathing cap [=a cap worn for swimming]
▪ a beach where bathing [=swimming] is not allowed ▪ nude bathing ▪ I like to go bathing [=go swimming] on summer mornings before breakfast. ▪ a bathing cap [=a cap worn for swimming]





