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bathroom


bath·room

noun \-ˌrüm, -ˌrm\

Definition of BATHROOM

1
: a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet
2
: lavatory 2

Examples of BATHROOM

  1. Their house has three bathrooms.
  2. The restaurant has only one bathroom.

First Known Use of BATHROOM

1780

Related to BATHROOM

Synonyms: bath, toilet, bog [British], can, cloakroom [British], comfort station, convenience [chiefly British], head, john, latrine, lavatory, loo [chiefly British], potty, restroom, washroom, water closet
Related Words: commode, pan [British], pot; garderobe, jakes, outhouse, privy; half bath, powder room; ladies [chiefly British], ladies' room, men's room
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