Sponge Bath (Noun)
Meaning
You wash your body with a sponge or washcloth instead of in a bathtub.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The nurse gave the patient a sponge bath to help keep them clean while they were bedridden.
- After the surgery, I had to take sponge baths for a week until my stitches healed.
- The hotel room only had a shower, so I had to give my toddler a sponge bath in the sink.
- Since the water was shut off, we had to resort to sponge baths until the plumber arrived.
- The elderly woman required a sponge bath every morning to help her stay clean and comfortable.