half bath

noun

: a bathroom containing a sink and toilet but no bathtub or shower

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Here, there is access to the garage, an open stairway to the second floor, a half bath, and a second front-facing door to the home. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025 Completing the first floor are a half bath and a hallway that accesses the backyard and attached oversized two-car garage. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025 Adding to the ease of city living, the penthouse includes parking, an exclusive fully outfitted fitness/bonus room with a half bath, and white-glove service from a full-time superintendent. Bruce Castleberry, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2025 Spanning about 4,600 square feet, there are four bedrooms and four full bathrooms, plus a half bath split over two main levels. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for half bath

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of half bath was in 1951

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“Half bath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20bath. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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