bathhouse

noun

bath·​house ˈbath-ˌhau̇s 

ˈbäth-

1

: a building equipped for bathing

2

: a building containing dressing rooms for bathers

Examples of bathhouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

History of the Warm Springs Pools While the site itself seems unassuming, with two round bathhouse structures set against a hillside, the Warm Springs Pools have offered warmth, healing, and restoration to generations of visitors. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

For a more relaxing itinerary, book a mineral water soak in the bathhouse at Carson Hot Springs Resort, which has been providing access to pure hot spring waters since the early 1900s. —Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026

While all the units are beautiful, the bathhouses are a step above in terms of design and amenities. —Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026

The Romans fixed the water problem The research team also discovered high levels of lead in the pipes of the bathhouse, as per Ancient Origins. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bathhouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse
• cookhouse

Kids Definition

bathhouse

noun

bath·​house ˈbath-ˌhau̇s 

ˈbȧth-

1

: bath sense 3b

2

: a building containing dressing rooms for swimmers