bidet

noun

bi·det | \ bi-ˈdā

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Definition of bidet

: a bathroom fixture used especially for bathing the external genitals and the anal region

Examples of bidet in a Sentence

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Our writer's had one for nine months, and explains why the bidet is so life-changing. — Alex Baker-whitcomb, WIRED, "Your Google Calendar Isn't Safe, an Eye-Controlled TV, and More News," 17 June 2019 Meanwhile, other countries continued to embrace the bidet. — Maria Teresa Hart, The Atlantic, "The Bidet's Revival," 18 Mar. 2018 The master bedroom leads directly to the pool area, and the master bathroom has a marble floor, sauna, bidet and water closet. — Julie Lasky, New York Times, "$800,000 Homes in Missouri, Georgia and Pennsylvania," 16 May 2018 The master bathroom features a natural stone floor, tub, walk-in natural tile shower, bidet, and vanity with a stone countertop. — Margaret Demarino, courant.com, "Property of the week: 95 West Road, Canton," 6 July 2017 In many Asian cities, toilets have approached an art form, where a computerized keypad offers options for a personal rinse and dry after flushing — sort of a toilet and bidet combined. — Michael Milne, Philly.com, "Field-Tested Travel Tips: Where To 'Go' On Vacation," 27 Apr. 2018 If only her co-conspirator Amy Schumer could have submitted her question about bidets in person, no? — Chelsea Peng, Marie Claire, "Seeing-How-Many-Marshmallows-She-Can-Fit-into-Her-Mouth JLaw Is Definitely the Best JLaw," 1 Oct. 2015 Sleep tech is the final frontier of the wellness economy, which, by the way, has already embraced bidets. — Brennan Kilbane, GQ, "All the New Tech That’s Upgrading Your Sleep Routine," 30 Mar. 2018 Rebranding the bidet became her side project, and in 2016 Tushy was quietly introduced. — Lauren Mechling, New York Times, "Why Is This Woman So Preoccupied With Your Bathroom Habits?," 6 Feb. 2018

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bidet

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bidet

: a bowl like a small toilet with faucets that is used for washing your bottom

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bidet

noun

bi·det | \ bi-ˈdā

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Medical Definition of bidet

: a bathroom fixture about the height of the seat of a chair used especially for bathing the external genitals and the anal region

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