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 caller states that Busch was lying on the bathroom floor and was awake at the time of the call. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 May 2026 One shopper also uses the box to help organize their pantry, while another relies on it to organize their bathroom supplies. Kelsey Fredricks, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026 Bathroom Fixtures Most bathroom surfaces, including sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs, require weekly cleaning for optimal hygiene. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026 And when taking a shower or bath, use the bathroom fan to remove heat and humidity. Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathroom

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 25 May. 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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