noun
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a room containing a bath or shower and usually a washbasin and lavatory
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another name for lavatory
Etymology
Origin of bathroom
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Example Sentences
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She was discovered in the bathroom of the apartment she was sharing with a friend, Caitlin Cash, who called 911, applied CPR and then was questioned extensively by Austin authorities.
Our suite had a massive bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower, and the property also has multiple restaurants and a full-service spa.
From Salon
Among its more impressive features are an extraordinary great room with a 30-foot ceiling, as well as an expansive primary suite that boasts a sitting room, balcony, enormous walk-in closet, and two bathrooms.
From MarketWatch
But she’s alone in the dark, with no phone, no food, and no bathroom, and her parents are hours away with no idea that she’s stuck.
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A quick peek around the corner reveals the bathroom and a whole other level of disgusting, and I regret agreeing to help again.
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