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Definition of bather

bather

/ˈbeɪ.ðər/
ba · ther
Plural:bathers
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• noun

1

A person who is swimming, paddling, or immersing themselves in water for recreation or washing.

Example

"The lifeguard blew a whistle to warn the bather about the strong rip current near the pier."

2

Australian A piece of clothing worn for swimming, typically used in the plural form 'bathers'.

Example

"Make sure to pack a towel and your bathers before we head down to the beach."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English bather, formed from the verb bathe (from Old English baþian, meaning 'to wash or immerse in water') combined with the agentive suffix -er.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bather. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bather
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