Bath vs. Shower 

"Bath" vs. "Shower" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both of these words refer to the action of using water to clean ourselves up. However, when we take a shower, we do not use shampoo or soap and it is quicker than a bath. A bath, on the other hand, is used to talk about using shampoo or soap and spending a considerable amount of time under the water to relax.

Differences

As stated above, a 'shower' usually ends sooner than a 'bath' and we only use water to wash ourselves up when we take a shower. Check out the examples:

Example

In summer, I take a shower everyday after work.

Try not to waste water when you're taking a shower, lady.

However, a 'bath' is longer and we use shampoo or soap and take time to relax. Examine the following examples for more clarification:

Example

Maria said she wanted to take a hot, steamy bath.

My mom seemed so tired that she didn't even fell like taking a bath.

Similarities

Both of these are used to indicate that we are cleaning ourselves up. Look:

Example

Don't you wanna take a shower?

Hannah looked so sweaty and dirty that she went in straight to take a bath.

Are They Interchangeable?

Some people tend to use these two nouns interchangeably in informal, spoken English. Compare:

Example

✓ I mostly sing my favorite songs when I'm taking a bath.

✓ I mostly sing my favorite songs when I'm taking a shower.

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