Hip Bath (Noun)
Meaning
A bathtub in which your buttocks and hips are immersed as if you were sitting in a chair and you bathe in a sitting position.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The elderly woman preferred to use a hip bath at home because it was easier for her to get in and out of than a regular bathtub.
- After the surgery, the doctor recommended that she take a hip bath to help her hips and lower back heal.
- The hip bath was designed to allow people to bathe in a sitting position, which was more comfortable for those with mobility issues.
- She filled the hip bath with warm water and Epsom salt to relax her muscles after a long day of gardening.
- The nursing home had a special bathroom with a hip bath that was used specifically for patients who needed assistance with bathing.