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

• bath
• bog [British]
• can
• cloakroom [British]
• comfort station
• convenience [chiefly British]
• head
• john
• latrine
• lavatory
• loo [chiefly British]
• potty
• restroom
• toilet
• washroom
• water closet

Examples of bathroom in a Sentence

Their house has three bathrooms.

The restaurant has only one bathroom.

Recent Examples on the Web

For extra space to spread out and bay views, opt to stay in one of the seven Siro Suites, each with a separate bedroom, a large living space, a small balcony, and a large bathroom with a tub. —Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025

The Navy Exchange opened up early so families could use the bathrooms. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025

French Country Style Houzz searches for French country bathrooms increased by 54%, while searches for French country chandeliers spiked 4 times compared to last year this time. —Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

The school resource officer was able to view a recorded video of the area leading into the bathroom and interviewed a witness. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 May 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