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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But I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I expected the bathroom lines in the artist compound — an exclusive backstage area for artists and their crews — to be shorter.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Showers that don’t drench you or flood the bathroom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The property also offers an enormous walk-in closet, as well as a “spa-like” bathroom that features a spacious bathtub and a steam shower.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
If you're a parent or live with a condition that makes frequent bathroom trips unavoidable, you've likely figured out which public restrooms are usable and which ones to avoid.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
Mom followed him to the bathroom, and Sam pointed, showing her the wonderful flush he was about to make.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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