bathroom

noun

bath·​room ˈbath-ˌrüm How to pronounce bathroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m,
ˈbäth-
1
: a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet
2

Examples of bathroom in a Sentence

Their house has three bathrooms. The restaurant has only one bathroom.
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Keep their bathroom trips outside short, and watch out for signs of distress such as red or watery eyes and nose, coughing or gagging and increased respiratory rate. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 June 2025 In the kitchens, custom custom cabinetry, sleek stone countertops and high-end appliances are a chef’s (private or otherwise) dream, while spa-like features turn the bathrooms into tranquil retreats. Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 At least four people rode out the storm in a small house on the property, taking shelter in the bathroom and a small shower. Gael Langdon, Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025 According to the post, the dinner was going smoothly until Ruby kissed the Reddit user before getting up to go to the bathroom. Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bathroom

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bathroom was in 1780

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“Bathroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathroom. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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bathroom

noun
bath·​room -ˌrüm How to pronounce bathroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
1
: a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet
2

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