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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Elsewhere on the property, a quaint artist’s studio features a reading nook, while the guesthouse offers another bedroom, bathroom, and a separate kitchen.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Inside Encord’s test facility in Hayward, it has replicated a standard American home with a fully furnished living room, kitchen and bathroom.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
For those at home, the CDC said it is safest to remain in a separate room and bathroom.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
On the morning of Sept. 16, 2024, Emily Waldorf’s preschooler found her curled on the bathroom floor.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
When the company “could not or would not, for lack of common sense … follow all the directions,” Leah brought her hosts, and a few more experienced believers, into an adjoining bathroom.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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