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bathroom

noun

bath·​room ˈbath-ˌrüm How to pronounce bathroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
ˈbäth-
Synonyms of bathroomnext
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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Cool Mint Green Pale, minty green has a fresh feel that can lift a bathroom or kitchen. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026 His butler opened the door and, seeing the Beretta in the young man’s gloved hand, led the visitor to the bathroom where Sieff was dressing. Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026 The layout of this two-story home consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026 The bathroom carries a sleek, modern look that fits the home’s overall aesthetic. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026 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 20 Jan. 2026.

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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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