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 space-saving benefits of over-the-door organization are well trod, from hanging towels in a bathroom to stashing raincoats in an entryway. —Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024

Flush the faucet with warm water at a nearby bathroom sink to rinse out any leftover debris. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024

The Buckingham Suite gives a nod to the Duke of Buckingham who attempted a siege of Ile de Ré in 1627—dark wood flooring, green marble bathroom and Ralph Lauren fabrics bring a military and masculine feel to the space. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Boasting over seven play areas, including a secret passageway with a slide, dorm room, bathroom, creepateria, and a classroom, this is not your typical doll house. —Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024

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