bather

[ bey-ther ]

noun

1. a person or thing that bathes.
2. bathers, (used with a plural verb) Australian Informal. a bathing suit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bather¹

1630–40; bathe + -er ¹; -s ³

Example Sentences

Millions of customers, surfers and bathers have joined a chorus that former pop star Feargal Sharkey has been singing for years - that the sector is a “chaotic shambles”.

From BBC

At a beach just south of Tel Aviv, bathers cheered and applauded when a lifeguard first announced rumours of the death over a loudspeaker.

From BBC

Despite the "significant concerns and objections" raised, the application did meet "the sole criterion for designation under the regulations, namely there is evidence of bather numbers", he said.

From BBC

The first warning signs were in the Caribbean last year when bathers found the water off the coast of Florida was as warm as a hot tub.

From BBC

The flat roof above is planted with greenery, so bathers see vegetation around the edges of the skylight during the day.

From Seattle Times