bidet

noun

bi·​det bi-ˈdā 

: 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

Two or three steps create different levels throughout the suite, partitioning the shower from the toilet and bidet, and the bedroom from the living area. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Some bidets require a plumber or contractor to install. —Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026

The easiest way to avoid discomfort when getting accustomed to your bidet attachment is to start on the lowest setting, both for temperature and water pressure and gradually work your way to higher settings. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026

This could range from bigger investments like bidets to something as simple as a vase filled with fresh florals. —Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bidet

• turbidite

Medical Definition

bidet

noun

bi·​det bi-ˈdā 

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