Turkish Bath

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜrkɪʃ bæθ/

Definitions of Turkish bath

noun a type of bath or bathing facility that originated in Turkey, typically involving a steam room followed by a cold water rinse or plunge

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a Turkish bath for the first time.

A2 During my vacation in Turkey, I experienced a traditional Turkish bath.

B1 Visiting a Turkish bath is a popular activity for tourists in Istanbul.

B2 The luxurious Turkish bath at the hotel was a highlight of my trip.

C1 After a long day of sightseeing, I treated myself to a relaxing session in the Turkish bath.

C2 The intricate marble design and intricate mosaics in the Turkish bath were truly breathtaking.

Examples of Turkish bath in a Sentence

formal After a long day of sightseeing, I decided to relax and unwind at a traditional Turkish bath.

informal Let's treat ourselves to a Turkish bath spa day this weekend, it'll be so relaxing!

slang I heard that Turkish baths are the bomb for getting rid of toxins and stress.

figurative In times of stress, I like to imagine myself soaking in a Turkish bath to calm my mind.

Grammatical Forms of Turkish bath

• past tense: used
• plural: Turkish baths
• comparative: more Turkish bath
• superlative: most Turkish bath
• present tense: use
• future tense: will use
• perfect tense: have used
• continuous tense: is using
• singular: Turkish bath
• positive degree: Turkish bath
• infinitive: to use Turkish bath
• gerund: using Turkish bath
• participle: used Turkish bath

Origin and Evolution of Turkish bath

First Known Use: 0016 year

Language of Origin: Turkish

Story behind the word: The Turkish bath originated in the Ottoman Empire as a variant of the Roman bath traditions.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Turkish bath' evolved to refer specifically to the steam bath tradition of the Ottoman Empire, and later became popular in Europe during the 19th century as a form of relaxation and social activity.