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Definition of bathroom

bathroom

/ˈbæθ.ruːm/
bath · room
Plural:bathrooms
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bathroom Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A room in a home or hotel containing a bathtub or shower, and typically also a washbasin and a toilet.

Example

"They decided to remodel the upstairs bathroom with new ceramic tiles and a walk-in shower."

2

North American Any room containing a toilet and sink, whether in a private residence or a public building.

Example

"She excused herself from the dinner table to ask the waiter where the bathroom was located."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In British English, 'bathroom' strictly refers to a domestic room containing a bathtub or shower, whereas in North American English it is also widely used as a polite term for any room containing a toilet, including public restrooms.

• Nearby Words

bathless
bathmat
bathrobe
bathroom
bathtime
bathtub
bathwater

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century as a compound of the Old English roots 'bæth' (bath) and 'rum' (room), becoming widespread in the 19th century with the advent of indoor residential plumbing.

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