bathhouse

noun

bath·​house ˈbath-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce bathhouse (audio)
ˈbäth-
1
: a building equipped for bathing
2
: a building containing dressing rooms for bathers

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This 71-acre campground features 24 primitive tent sites, but don’t worry, the bathhouse is nearby and open all hours. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 Stripping down and bathing nude in public bathhouses and onsen is a normal thing in Japan. Elica Sue, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024 But Suzie is determined to go poking around at the bathhouse. Chris Klimek, Vulture, 24 July 2024 Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own. Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bathhouse 

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bathhouse was in 1705

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“Bathhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathhouse. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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bathhouse

noun
bath·​house ˈbath-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce bathhouse (audio)
ˈbȧth-
1
2
: a building containing dressing rooms for swimmers

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