stortbad

Dutch

Etymology

From storten +‎ bad.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstɔrt.bɑt/

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• Hyphenation: stort‧bad

Noun

stortbad n (plural stortbaden, diminutive stortbadje n)

1. (regional, Southern, Belgian Dutch) shower (for bathing)

   Synonym: douche

2. a flush of water
3. (figuratively) disillusion