bathroom

noun

bath·​room ˈbath-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m, 

ˈbäth-

1

: a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet

2

: lavatory sense 2

Synonyms of bathroom

• restroom
• toilet

Examples of bathroom in a Sentence

Their house has three bathrooms.

The restaurant has only one bathroom.

Recent Examples on the Web

Elsewhere on the ground floor, the Tiny XXL's bathroom includes a composting toilet, shower, and sink. —New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2025

Trays Whether used in the kitchen, on the nightstand, in the bathroom, and beyond, trays are always useful around the house when getting organized, even when not in site. —Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025

Four bedrooms all have a private bath, while the chic primary wing includes a corner fireplace and a large bathroom with a soaking tub. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025

The moment when Deters is in the bathroom each morning, taking care of her skin and combing her hair, is the ultimate moment of self-connection that sets the tone for her day. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bathroom

• bathroom break
• bathroom tissue
• go to the bathroom
• use the bathroom

Rhymes for bathroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume
• courtroom

Kids Definition

bathroom

noun

bath·​room -ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

1

: a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet

2

: lavatory sense 2