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bathroom

American  
[bath-room, -room, bahth-] / ˈbæθˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈbɑθ- /

noun

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

  2. toilet.

idioms

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

bathroom British  
/ ˈbɑːθˌruːm, -ˌrʊm /

noun

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

  2. another name for lavatory

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Etymology

Origin of bathroom

First recorded in 1690–1700; bath 1 + room

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The chic bathroom is the definition of luxury as it comes complete with a large soaking tub and a glass shower.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The sink and vanity in the guest bathroom?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Ghost's assistant made hot drinks for the pair and sat with them in the bathroom for a short while.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The products on our bathroom shelves, marketed as clean, stripped away essential bacteria.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

She opens her eyes, then rubs them and stands up as her mother emerges from a bathroom.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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