bidet
Americannoun
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bidets
plural
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a low, basinlike bathroom fixture that provides a water stream for bathing the genital and anal areas, or a device attached to a standard toilet that performs the same function.
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a small saddle horse.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of bidet
First recorded in 1620–30; from Middle French: literally, “pony”; akin to Old French bider “to trot”; further origin unknown
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But trying it made me more gut-curious, and if it were integrated into a bidet, I would be more interested.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
The bidet also helps make it more comfortable and accessible.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2025
The Washlet, Toto's flagship bidet toilet, includes features like an automatic lid, an air dryer and pressure controls for the bidet's water stream.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2024
But it turns out my suspicions about the effectiveness of an over-the-counter nose bidet were unfounded because the neti pot is a pretty good treatment if you’re stuffed up.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 9, 2023
During the day, she pointed to strange and funny things, naming them for me: bidet, Brownie camera, salad fork, napkin.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
“I used to be reckless and too broke to eat/Now all of my friends have bidets in their en suites.”
From Washington Post ● May 8, 2022
Ideas: American use of water-spraying bidets is skyrocketing.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2022
Even if they’re not a medical necessity, bidets exploded in popularity in the United States during the pandemic — and they’ve long been common in Europe and Asia.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2021
Another bidding contest occurred, featuring a $12.5-million offer from Tushy, a manufacturer of bidets and other toilet equipment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
In European countries, most residential and hotel bathrooms come with bidets.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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