footbath

[ foot-bath, -bahth ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural foot·baths [foot, -ba, th, z, -bah, th, z, -baths, -bahths].

a bath for soothing or cleaning the feet.
a shallow receptacle containing chemically treated water for disinfecting the feet, as in a shower room or at the entrance to a swimming pool.

First recorded in 1590–1600; foot + bath ¹

She undressed Alexandra and gave her a hot footbath, while Ivar made ginger tea in the kitchen.

Where another fellow would fall into a footbath of action or emotion, you fall into a mine.

Then she rushed precipitately back, told Josette to heat water for a footbath, and returned to the parlor.

He was directed by his attending physician to use a warm footbath.

If this cannot be had, a good hot footbath, with the heat kept just comfortable for half-an-hour or more, will do very well.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse