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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The Upland resident owns Young’s Automotive in Covina, according to the statement, where he is accused of placing the cameras to record unsuspecting victims using the bathroom. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The platform is wheelchair accessible but does not have shelter, bathrooms, water fountains or a waiting area. — Eva Flowe october 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 Opposite the kitchen, on the other side of the central living room, is the bathroom. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026 While Bela is using the bathroom, Other Mommy approaches her and tricks her into agreeing that their family would be better if Frank wasn’t around. — William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathroom

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 10 Oct. 2026.

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bathroom

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

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