bathhouse

noun

bath·​house ˈbath-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce bathhouse (audio)
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 Then their neighbors texted them, telling them to rush to the campsite’s bathhouse to take shelter. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 8 May 2024 The cabins share a bathhouse outfitted with private bathrooms and rain showers. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2024 Inside, the hotel will be equipped with six food and beverage outlets, in addition to a state-of-the-art fitness studio, a large swimming pool, a world-class spa, and a bathhouse. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 July 2024 Among the original features of the station, the depot's waiting room was modeled after an ancient Roman bathhouse, with marble floors and high-vaulted ceilings. Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bathhouse 

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Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bathhouse was in 1705

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“Bathhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathhouse. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

bathhouse

noun
bath·​house ˈbath-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce bathhouse (audio)
ˈbȧth-
1
2
: a building containing dressing rooms for swimmers

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