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Meaning of take the waters | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To attend a spa with waters believed to offer healing qualities, such as mineral waters and (especially) hot springs.

Equivalents

Italiano passare le acque

Examples

“The arrival of the railway turned this isolated fishing village into a popular seaside destination for Victorians who came to breathe⟳ fresh sea air, clear their lungs or take⟳ the waters.”
“And that evening, I have⟳ the chance to “take⟳ the waters” in the spa downstairs, which I do as much as I can while I am here–the hotel is the only one in Bath with direct⟳ access to the natural thermal spring⟳ water.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

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