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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The excavation, which began in September of last year and will conclude in July, uncovered a public bathhouse, residential blocks, luxury townhouses, streets, and a tower dating back nearly 2,000 years. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026 Continue reading … SAFE SPACES — Minneapolis city council hear arguments in favor of legalizing adult bathhouses for LGBTQ community. FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 The cruisy interiors were stitched together from two locations, including a since-shuttered spot called Lion Spa and a second Koreatown bathhouse, neither of which, Ahn noted, still exists in its former glory. Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 17 June 2026 Guests get bathhouses, mineral water pools and cliffside hammocks with sweeping views. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026 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

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

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