bidet

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

Recent Examples on the Web The master wing has electronic shades with a master bath that features dual vanities, a marble Jacuzzi tub, a shower with dual programmable shower heads and a water closet with a bidet. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, "Lou Holtz is selling $4.5 million Orlando mansion with man cave, cigar room and trophy rotunda," 15 Sep. 2020 Bio Bidet: Snag up to 25% off top-selling bidet models through September 11. Brooklinen: Snag 15% off sitewide with code LABORDAY-15, and stock up on bedding, towels and more. — Chelsea Stone, CNN Underscored, "All the Labor Day sales and deals to shop this weekend," 7 Sep. 2020 The elder Tom recruited the younger Tom to help build a bidet business stateside. — Brennan Kilbane, Allure, "The Bidet Never Caught On In the US. Then the Pandemic Came.," 19 Aug. 2020 The messiest the house gets is a literal mess when Enzo can't figure out how to use the bidet in the washroom, and then doesn't clean up the water that gets everywhere. — Kyle Fowle, EW.com, "Big Brother recap: The Commission is in full control as Tyler makes two predictable nominations," 24 Aug. 2020 Their hero product, the Omigo, is inspired by Japanese bidet technology. — Brennan Kilbane, Allure, "The Bidet Never Caught On In the US. Then the Pandemic Came.," 19 Aug. 2020 This easy-to-install bidet attachment has skyrocketed up our favorites list for the second month in a row. — Kami Phillips, CNN Underscored, "The 20 products Underscored readers loved in June," 2 July 2020 In an era of toilet paper shortages, there’s a newfound appreciation for a luxurious bidet, that doesn’t cost the same as a year of college. — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, "10 tech gadgets to help make summer awesome," 20 June 2020 Enjoy 8 water pressure levels and 4 temperature levels for the bidet and water spray alone, as well as a heated seat, automatic flush, and air dryer. — Popular Science, "Smart toilets that might improve your entire life," 17 June 2020

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22 Sep 2020

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“Bidet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bidet. Accessed 25 Sep. 2020.

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