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

The authors noted that skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and contact dermatitis can appear in the perianal region, where bidet use may help. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Even in the bathrooms, the toilet and bidet are concealed inside a kind of Travertine bench and the showerhead pokes out from a monolithic stone slab. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

The bobblehead itself was sponsored by Toto Washlets, an electronic bidet. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 26 July 2026

The bidet is available in both round and elongated shapes to fit any toilet. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 June 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