bathroom

[ bath-room, -room, bahth- ]

noun

1. a room equipped for taking a bath or shower.
2. toilet ( def 2 ).

bathroom

/ ˈbɑːθˌruːm; -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a room containing a bath or shower and usually a washbasin and lavatory
2. another name for lavatory

Word History and Origins

Origin of bathroom¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; bath ¹ + room

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. go to / use the bathroom, to use the toilet; urinate or defecate.

Example Sentences

Amid the tons of blood and myriad grotesque images, there’s the scene of Moore standing in front of the bathroom mirror, getting ready for a date.

From Los Angeles Times

That reported pledge comes shortly after Mace introduced a bill Monday that would prevent Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., from using women's bathrooms at the U.S.

From Salon

Good added that she met her now-fiancé at the venue’s unisex bathrooms.

From Los Angeles Times

She was required to place the phone throughout the house - while cooking, sleeping, and even outside the bathroom - tracking her every move.

From BBC

Hers is one of nine rooms with a bathroom and kitchenette and she is proud to have changed her life and wants to give something back.

From BBC

Related Words

• lavatory
• powder room
• restroom
• toilet
• washroom
• water closet