bubble bath
Americannoun
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a crystal, powder, or liquid preparation that foams in, scents, and softens bathwater.
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a bath with such a preparation added to the water.
noun
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a powder, liquid, or crystals used to scent, soften, and foam in bath water
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a bath to which such a substance has been added
Etymology
Origin of bubble bath
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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That might mean taking a walk, going to the beach, calling a friend who always makes you smile, relaxing in a bubble bath or rewatching a favorite movie.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025
He drives the Old Lady’s automobile, enjoys a bubble bath and receives lessons in arithmetic and other subjects.
From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2024
It’s simultaneously easy, yet intricate and leaves you enough time for a full bubble bath before slipping into a similarly effortless outfit before your guests arrive.
From Salon • Nov. 19, 2023
It’s beyond taking a bubble bath or getting a massage.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2023
She ran herself a bath with too much bubble bath in it, and the bubbles ran over the side and went all over the floor.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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