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 daiquiri on ice that welcomed me in was a perfect touch on arrival and the bathroom came with an abundance of Malin+Goetz toiletries. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026 The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026 In the bathroom, his Paw Patrol toothbrush sits on the sink. Emily Brindley health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 The modern home offers four bedrooms and five-bathrooms in roughly 4,200 square feet across two levels. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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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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