footbath UK /ˈfʊtbɑːθ/US /ˈfʊtbæθ/ noun3 •A small basin or bath designed for soaking or washing the feet. •The act of soaking or washing the feet.Besides the above auxiliaries, our author occasionally recommends topical bleeding, exercise, friction, footbaths, &c. — 1827 •A liquid mixture, often medicinal, for soaking or washing the feet with.Rosemary essential oil can be used alone or in combination with thyme oil and sage tea in a deodorizing footbath that also helps relieve aching feet. — 1998 formsfootbaths