bathroom

[bath-room, -room, bahth-]

noun

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

2. toilet.

bathroom

/ ˈbɑːθˌruːm, -ˌrʊm /

noun

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

2. another name for lavatory

Word History and Origins

Origin of bathroom¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; bath ¹ + room

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

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

Example Sentences

And once a house ignites, suggestions that Smith offered up at ReadyFest like sheltering in a bathroom are of little use, said Mark Ghilarducci, a former director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

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She flagged that the lock to her stateroom’s bathroom wasn’t working properly.

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Among other factors, MasterBrand imports nearly all of its bathroom vanities from Mexico.

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When Elaine Glusac found herself sharing one bathroom with more than half a dozen people, she knew the days of staying with family for the holidays were over.

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"If I go to the bathroom and close the door, she will have a panic attack and say 'Mum, I couldn't find you,'" Pilinguaq says.

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Related Words

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