bidet
Americannoun
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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.
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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 details elevate the stay even further: fresh-cut flowers, a bidet with a heated toilet seat, and a selection of complimentary Mexican snacks and non-alcoholic beverages await in your room.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2025
A Toto representative told Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun that its bidet toilet seats are made of plastic resin due to the material's "resistance to detergents and its ability to be molded into complex shapes".
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2024
To replace plastic-wrapped toilet paper, opt for a bidet, Jackson says.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 23, 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
The list includes bathtubs, bidets, concierge service, pay-per-view movies, room service, scales and stationery.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
“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
Nikki Webster, a writer from the United Kingdom who now lives in Florida, similarly considers her bidets essential.
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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