NYT Dictionary

BATHING

/ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)/
NounVerbBATH-ingbath-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

The act of taking a bath.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English bathynge; equivalent to bathe + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

washupbathebathacrobaticsaffusionathleticsbackstrokebalneationbaptismrugby

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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