bathroom

word

/ˈbæˌθɹum/
BATH-room
/bˈɑːθɹuːm/
BAHTH-room

Definition

A bathroom is a room in a house or building where people can wash, use the toilet, or take a bath or shower. In some places, it may refer mainly to a room with a toilet.

Usage & Nuances

In American English, 'bathroom' can mean a restroom even if there's no bathtub; in British English, 'bathroom' usually means a room with a bath or shower, and 'toilet' or 'restroom' is used for public toilets. Common collocations: 'go to the bathroom,' 'clean the bathroom,' 'bathroom sink.'

Example Sentences

Where is the bathroom?

basic

The bathroom is next to my bedroom.

basic

She cleans the bathroom every Saturday.

basic

Can I use your bathroom?

natural

The kids left their toys all over the bathroom again.

natural

There's a spare toothbrush in the bathroom cabinet.

natural