CultureAugust 13, 2026

bathhouse

BATH-hows

Definition

A building or structure, often public, containing facilities for bathing.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'bath' and 'hous', it refers to a structure built specifically to provide facilities for washing or soaking in water.

In the news

In the article, the term is used to describe a specific architectural project designed by the prize winner that serves as a community bathing facility.

Hopkinsville native wins Harvard University architecture prize

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WHOP Radio – Hopkinsville, KY

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