sponge bath


noun

a bath in which the bather is cleaned by a wet sponge or washcloth dipped in water, without getting into a tub of water.

Origin of sponge bath

First recorded in 1855–60

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British Dictionary definitions for sponge bath

sponge bath

noun

a washing of the body with a wet sponge or cloth, but without immersion in water

Medical definitions for sponge bath

sponge bath

n.

A bath in which a wet sponge or washcloth is used without immersing the body in water.