bidet

noun

bi·​det bi-ˈdā How to pronounce bidet (audio)
: a bathroom fixture used especially for bathing the external genitals and the anal region

Examples of bidet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The five rooms are simple, but offer a surprising mix of old and new: tatami mat flooring and futons meet modern bathrooms complete with a Toto bidet. Christina Liao, Vogue, 2 July 2024 Get up to 27% off bidets, stools, and more sitewide through February 22. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 15 Feb. 2024 Another option is to cleanse yourself with water using a bidet attachment or toilet seat. Theresa Tamkins, SELF, 9 July 2024 In a certain light, bidets resemble indoor birdbaths. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bidet 

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Word History

Etymology

French, small horse, bidet, from Middle French, from bider to trot

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bidet was in 1752

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Cite this Entry

“Bidet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bidet. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

bidet

noun
bi·​det bi-ˈdā How to pronounce bidet (audio)
: 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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