1. the act of washing oneself or someone else
2. the act of swimming or spending time in water for pleasure

1. present participle of bathe: washing oneself or someone else
2. present participle of bathe: swimming or spending time in water

Examples

• Daily bathing is important for good hygiene.
• The baby enjoys bathing in warm water.
• We went bathing in the lake on a hot summer day.
• She is bathing the dog in the backyard.
• Bathing suits are required at the public pool.
• The nurse is bathing the patient gently.
• They spent the afternoon bathing in the ocean waves.