bathroom

noun

bath·​room ˈbath-ˌrüm How to pronounce bathroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m,
ˈbäth-
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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Uncontrollable fits of rage in the elementary school bathroom that cracked the glass. Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025 As the state continues to cut funding for public education, my concern is making sure that school bathrooms and locker rooms are safe, adequately stocked, clean, and accessible for all students. Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025 The homes range from 260 to 360 square feet and will include a kitchen, bathroom and sleeping areas. La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025 At least 10 districts in Idaho said in 2023 that their bathrooms, gyms and cafeterias weren’t all accessible. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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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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