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 tile floors in the chic green-tiled bathrooms are heated. —John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025

Photo : Brian Rawlins/Desert Views Photography Lights filters down through skylights in the compartmentalized primary bathroom. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025

For ventilation, the bathroom has a 12-volt vent fan. —New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025

Bobbi Kristina was found by her ex-boyfriend Gordon in the bathroom of their home in Roswell, Ga. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 31 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