bathroom

noun

bath·​room ˈbath-ˌrüm How to pronounce bathroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
ˈbäth-
Synonyms of bathroomnext
1
: a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet
2

Examples of bathroom in a Sentence

Their house has three bathrooms. The restaurant has only one bathroom.
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Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 According to officials, the other involved two unarmed people robbing an individual inside the mall in one of the bathrooms. Jack Springgate, CBS News, 31 May 2026 Use reed diffusers or room sprays to keep your bathroom smelling fresh without constant cleaning. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 May 2026 The bathroom is positioned at the opposite side of the home to the living room. Adam Williams may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathroom

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bathroom was in 1780

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“Bathroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathroom. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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bathroom

noun
bath·​room -ˌrüm How to pronounce bathroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
1
: a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet
2

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