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Definition of bathhouse

bathhouse

/ˈbæθˌhaʊs/
bath · house
Plural:bathhouses
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• noun

1

A public or commercial building equipped with communal baths, steam rooms, saunas, or thermal pools for washing, relaxation, and socializing.

Example

"The historic bathhouse in the center of the town draws visitors seeking the therapeutic benefits of its natural hot springs."

2

North American A building at a beach, swimming pool, or recreational park that provides changing rooms, lockers, and showers for swimmers.

Example

"We stored our towels and street clothes in the wooden bathhouse before walking down to the lake."

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• Nearby Words

bathe
bather
bathers
bathhouse
bathless
bathmat
bathrobe

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a transparent English compound of "bath" (from Old English "bæth") and "house" (from Old English "hūs"), attested since the 16th century to denote communal bathing establishments modeled on Roman thermae and Turkish hammams.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bathhouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bathhouse
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