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

Run the bathroom fan during and after showering to keep moisture buildup to a minimum and help prevent bacteria and mold spore growth. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026

And don’t sleep on the deep soaking tub in the bathroom nestled right up against a huge floor-to-ceiling window. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026

Uncomfortable pants can make everything from napping in your seat to using the bathroom feel like an arduous task. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026

Jet lag, dehydration, stress, and even slight disruptions to a regular meal schedule can result in unpleasant bathroom difficulties. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026

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