bathroom

noun

bath·​room ˈbath-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m, 

ˈbäth-

1

: a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet

2

: lavatory sense 2

Synonyms of bathroom

• restroom
• toilet

Examples of bathroom in a Sentence

Their house has three bathrooms.

The restaurant has only one bathroom.

Recent Examples on the Web

As a bonus, these breaks in the action give fans the opportunity to go to the fridge, the bathroom, or both. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026

One admitted to locking himself in a bathroom during a family trip just to check emails, because his wife had banned phones at the table. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

During the day when the bed is no longer in use, the entire bathroom and dining bench slide back and the dining table drops down, creating the four-seat dining lounge. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026

For years, bathrooms have been dominated by simple, neutral surfaces and largely subtle patterns. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bathroom

• bathroom break
• bathroom tissue
• go to the bathroom
• use the bathroom

Rhymes for bathroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume
• courtroom

Kids Definition

bathroom

noun

bath·​room -ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

1

: a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet

2

: lavatory sense 2