Batheable

/ˈbeɪðəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being bathed or suitable for bathing; describing water or a place where bathing is possible or safe.

Etymology

From 'bathe' (from Old English 'bathian,' related to 'bath') plus the suffix '-able' meaning capable of. A straightforward formation from common English elements.

Kelly Says

Describing a beach as 'batheable' might seem simple, but it's scientifically important—it means the water is free from dangerous bacteria, rip currents, and other hazards that would make it unbatheable!

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