bathroom

noun

bath·​room ˈbath-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m,

ˈbäth-

1

: a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet

2

: lavatory sense 2

Synonyms

• bath
• bog [British]
• can
• cloakroom [British]
• comfort station
• convenience [chiefly British]
• head
• john
• latrine
• lavatory
• loo [chiefly British]
• potty
• restroom
• toilet
• washroom
• water closet

Examples of bathroom in a Sentence

Their house has three bathrooms.

The restaurant has only one bathroom.

Recent Examples on the Web

The primary bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and a large bathroom with double sinks and separate shower room. —Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025

In total, the two structures offer seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. —Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025

There are four bedrooms and eight bathrooms on two levels; getting lost in the rambling premises is a pleasant option. —Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025

In the 1920s Rogers built a 31-room home with 11 bathrooms, a guesthouse, a golf course, stables and a corral on about 360 acres. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bathroom

• bathroom break
• bathroom tissue
• go to the bathroom
• use the bathroom

Kids Definition

bathroom

noun

bath·​room -ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

1

: a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet

2

: lavatory sense 2