What is another word for BAINS?

Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪnz] (IPA)

Bains is a common French word that means "bath" in English. It is used to describe the act of washing or soaking one's body in water. However, there are several synonyms available that can be used in place of the word bains. Some of the widely used synonyms for bains are ablution, wash, scrub, shower, and soak. Each of these words represents a different way to clean one's body by using water or other cleaning agents. Depending on the context, you can choose the appropriate synonym to convey the intended meaning.

What are the hypernyms for Bains?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Bains

Behind our men was the Yser Canal, with pontoon bridges crossing to Nieuport and Nieuport-les-BAINS.
"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917"
Philip Gibbs
From him she knew that Crayford was in town, and would take his usual "cure" in August at Divonne-les-BAINS.
"The Way of Ambition"
Robert Hichens
We could not get rooms at Dunkirk and so came on to St. Malo les BAINS, a small bathing-place which had been shut up for the winter.
"My War Experiences in Two Continents"
Sarah Macnaughtan

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