1. plural of bathing; instances or periods of washing the body in water, or swimming for pleasure or health
Usage: countable noun; often used in historical or literary contexts
2. the act or practice of taking baths; bathing as a regular activity or custom
Usage: uncountable or mass noun usage; often refers to bathing as a social or health practice

Examples

• The children enjoyed their daily bathings in the river during summer.
• Regular bathings in warm water can help relieve muscle tension.
• Victorian ladies looked forward to their bathings at the seaside resort.
• The spa offered various bathings with mineral-enriched water.
• Morning bathings were part of the monastery's daily routine.
• Frequent bathings in cold water are believed to boost immunity.