noun
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a room containing a bath or shower and usually a washbasin and lavatory
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another name for lavatory
Etymology
Origin of bathroom
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Example Sentences
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Infections are more likely to come from contaminated hands, frequently touched surfaces, airborne droplets, and items like phones used in the bathroom.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
The property also features a workshop with a bathroom, which Eberle used to work on cars, a passion of his.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
So maybe I’m cleaning up the kitchen or organizing toys, or making sure the bathroom is straight, or washing clothes while the music is blasting and we’re dancing around, having fun.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
To maximize privacy, the primary suite, which includes a beautiful bathroom with its own enormous soaking tub, is located in its own “quiet wing” of the dwelling, along with a private office.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
I’d never seen a window inside a bathroom.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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