bathroom

noun
UK: /ˈbɑːθruːm/
US: /ˈbæθruːm/

  1. A room containing a toilet and sink, and often a bathtub or shower.

    1. I need to use the bathroom before we leave. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom with a shower. [ ] [ ]

  2. A room in a public place containing toilets.

    1. Where is the nearest bathroom, please? [ ] [ ]
    2. The bathroom in the restaurant was surprisingly clean and well-maintained. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

powder room restroom lavatory toilet washroom

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bathroom" in English means: A room containing a toilet and sink, and often a bathtub or shower., A room in a public place containing toilets..

The phonetic transcription of "bathroom" is /ˈbɑːθruːm/ in British English and /ˈbæθruːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bathroom": powder room, restroom, lavatory, toilet, washroom.

Example usage of "bathroom": "I need to use the bathroom before we leave.". More examples on the page.