noun
- a stream of water or medicated liquid applied to the body for cleansing or therapeutic purposes
- a device or apparatus that produces such a stream
Usage: often used in medical or hygiene contexts
Usage: common in bathrooms and medical settings
verb
- to apply a douche to; to cleanse with a stream of water or liquid
Usage: transitive verb
Examples
- The spa offers various douches for therapeutic treatment.
- She uses a douche for personal hygiene.
- The device douches the affected area with warm water.
- Athletes often use ice douches to reduce muscle soreness.
- The bathroom is equipped with a modern douche system.
- He douches the wound carefully with saline solution.