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

Actors, musicians, models, and cultural figures from Keke Palmer to Kendall Jenner, Serena Williams, Tyla, and Nara Smith brought us into their bathrooms to go deep on their beauty secrets. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024

All the Art Suites are identical in size with marble bathrooms and sunken Roman baths in tiled mosaic. —John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Press and hold the light button for a night light option, handy for late-night bathroom runs. —Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024

The spa-like bathroom was equipped with dual sinks, a rainfall shower, a soaking tub, Dr. Barbara Storm products, and an exclusive perfume spray specially created for Eden Rock by Parisian perfumery Diptyque. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 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