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
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There’s also a den, a bedroom with an en suite bathroom, and ample storage and utility space.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
Down the book-lined hallway is an office, guest room and bathroom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Olesya Mygal bends over her 4-year-old daughter, Sofiyka, who is sleeping on a makeshift bed in the family’s bathroom, squeezed between the sink, toilet and washing machine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Noth’s bedroom offers a more pared-back aesthetic, with enough space to accommodate a king-sized bed, while the adjoining full bathroom features marble finishes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Jonah frowned at Katherine’s reflection in the bathroom mirror.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
In addition to seven bedrooms and 20 bathrooms, the stately interiors include multiple dining rooms, lounges and a walnut-paneled library.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
The soft-purple 1889 house, tucked along a tree-lined street a few blocks from Harvard Yard, spans 6,321 square feet, with six bedrooms and six bathrooms.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
UN safety audits have shown particular risks to women and girls at night, causing them to avoid camp toilets and bathrooms.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Found along highways across Texas, in the South and as far west as Colorado, Buc-ee’s travel centers are revered for their barbecue, bathrooms and beaver-themed paraphernalia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
In European countries, most residential and hotel bathrooms come with bidets.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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