How to Use take a bath in a Sentence

take a bath

idiomatic phrase
  • My Friday night was, take a bath and have a glass of red wine.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 7 June 2021
  • Sage takes a bath and relaxes on the couch with my wifey, Devon.
    Ilana Kaplan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Later that night, my mom would fill with water a pot large enough to take a bath in and bring it to a boil on the stove.
    Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Pros know to entice birds with water features, where the chirpers can get a drink or take a bath year-round.
    Susan Cosier, WSJ, 29 July 2022
  • After the playoff loss, Cousins greeted his sons in the bathroom as one of them took a bath before bed.
    Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 14 July 2023
  • The mom of three, 37, shared a sweet new snapshot holding her baby girl while the two take a bath together.
    Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Most people could make a snow or sand angel, eat guacamole, light a candle, and take a bath.
    Elizabeth Hawes, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 June 2021
  • Dunk the ends of a lock of your hair in a cup of water (or take a bath, any excuse), and see if your hair floats, sinks, or stays somewhere in the middle.
    Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2020
  • When police entered the home, Faithfull had just taken a bath and had thrown a fur rug around her when the search began.
    Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
  • Almost like a bath bomb for kids, these will make your little one ecstatic to take a bath each day.
    Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 14 Dec. 2020
  • Despite being one of the strongest swimmers, the Dog took its time to frolic, play, and take a bath in the river, arriving in eleventh place.
    Frances Lee, Woman's Day, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Before going to his event, Kennedy took a bath, then rested in Charlotte’s parents’ bed.
    John Kelly, Washington Post, 10 July 2023
  • On the ground floor, dogs can sample meals from Petco’s kitchen, take a bath, and pick out New York specific apparel and dog gear.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Advertisement The next time the pair saw each other, Elfman stripped nude and started taking a bath, Doe alleges in the suit.
    Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Her favorite way to unwind after a long day: To take a bath infused with a tablespoon of coconut oil.
    Chelsea Hall, Marie Claire, 22 Sep. 2020
  • Simple things like lighting a candle, taking a bath, or just cuddling with my dogs are my go-to self-care rituals.
    Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 11 Dec. 2023
  • In a new Instagram post, the model shared a nude photo of herself and little Esti taking a bath together.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Apr. 2023
  • During a podcast interview for A24, the Oscar winner and Aster remembered filming a scene in which the eponymous Beau is taking a bath.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Apr. 2023
  • One of the most difficult things to do as a pet owner —or more specifically, a dog owner — is getting your pup to actually take a bath.
    Tim Kohut, BGR, 27 May 2021
  • Getting them, like Winkley was struggling with on that unseasonably warm October night, to take a bath.
    Dan Schwartz, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2022
  • On Monday, one of their neighbors spotted the exotic creature taking a bath in an irrigation canal and Ruby was brought back home.
    Ellie Willard, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2023
  • To make your bathroom experience feel even more luxurious, add this hand towel and your bath towel to a towel warmer before taking a bath or shower.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
  • Try listening to music, reading, journaling, or taking a bath.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 23 Sep. 2023
  • History suggested Democrats would take a bath, here and nationally.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Find ways to relax and calm yourself before bedtime: Try reading, deep breathing, taking a bath, or listening to relaxing music.
    Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Occasionally still pretends that dishes are taking a bath.
    Kerry Elson, The New Yorker, 17 July 2023
  • Thereafter, take a bath instead of a shower or ask your practitioner for a disposable adhesive patch (called AquaGard) to create a watertight barrier when showering.
    Jennifer Whitlock, Rn, Msn, Fn, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Tuck this recommendation to take a bath into your arsenal, along with other relaxation techniques (meditation, exercise, etc.).
    Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 7 Nov. 2020

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