bathroom

American  

[bath-room, -room, bahth-] / ˈbæθˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈbɑθ- /

noun

1. a room equipped for taking a bath or shower.

2. toilet.

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idioms

1. go to / use the bathroom, to use the toilet; urinate or defecate.

bathroom British  

/ ˈbɑːθˌruːm, -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a room containing a bath or shower and usually a washbasin and lavatory

2. another name for lavatory

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Etymology

Origin of bathroom

First recorded in 1690–1700; bath ¹ + room

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How does bathroom compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• restroom vs. bathroom

Example Sentences

Defence Barrister John Kearney KC put it to the witness that McCullagh has no recollection of a physical row in the bathroom - "that it didn't happen."

From BBC

I actually called the front desk to ask if it was me or was the bathroom really that dark.

From The Wall Street Journal

Balfe: To be able to walk around in proper wet weather gear and trousers and be able to go to the bathroom — not to be TMI, but it was so good.

From Los Angeles Times

Campus comedies seem to be flourishing, like ivy on Harvard brick, or mold in a bathroom.

From The Wall Street Journal

Christopher added flatmates also raised concerns amongst themselves about the state Calocane was leaving one of the two shared bathrooms in the accommodation.

From BBC

Related Words

• lavatory
• powder room
• restroom
• toilet
• washroom
• water closet