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

Abshir was also accused of approaching a witness in the courthouse and asking to speak with them in the bathroom ahead of what was supposed to be his trial in February 2025. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

That night, Raudel went out with his cousins, Cernada and a friend, according to his parents, and was killed when a person followed him into the bathroom. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Many dorms have shared bathrooms and showers which means students must carry their toiletries with them. — Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But then there was a twist in Williams’ thinking, as the eight-minute bathroom rant continued. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Aug. 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