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Bathroom Common

Bathroom has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet

"I need to wait for my roommate because she is still taking a long shower in the bathroom."

2

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

"We had to stop at the roadside bathroom because our car broke down in the middle of nowhere."

3

A room containing a shower and/or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet.

"After running late for work, I quickly splashed some cold water on my face in the bathroom before rushing out the door."

In plain English: A bathroom is a room in a house where you can wash your hands, brush your teeth, and use the toilet or shower.

"I need to find a bathroom before I leave for work."

Usage: In everyday American English, the word bathroom refers to any room containing a toilet, regardless of whether it also has a sink, shower, or bathtub. Use this term for private facilities in homes or public restrooms, even if the only fixture present is a toilet.

Example Sentences
"I need to find a bathroom before I leave for work." noun
"She went to the bathroom to wash her hands before dinner." noun
"The guests were waiting for someone to use the bathroom during the party." noun
"There is a small sink in the corner of the bathroom next to the bathtub." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
room
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
head public toilet washroom water closet

Origin

The word bathroom is a straightforward combination of the words bath and room. It entered English to describe a room specifically designed for bathing.

Rhyming Words
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