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

In Node 3, the zone astronauts use for exercise and bathroom purposes, the chemical profile included a strong signal of cleaning products and disinfectants. —Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2025

Sanitary services, like bathroom cleanings, may happen less frequently. —Will McGough, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

As a beauty editor, my bathroom shelves have seen their fair share of the latest face creams, cleansers, and serums, but the best Clinique products have held their ground through every trend, formula upgrade, and fleeting obsession. —Siena Gagliano, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025

Pack smart: In addition to personal belongings, RV owners will need to pack bedding, kitchen and bathroom supplies, and equipment for any necessary repairs and adaptations on site. —Andrea Agostni Ferrer, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 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

Rhymes for bathroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume
• courtroom

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