bathroom — a room containing a toilet and typically a washbasin
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a room containing a toilet and typically a washbasin
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæθruːm/
Example Sentences
- Excuse me, where is the nearest bathroom?
- My little brother always forgets to flush the bathroom.
- She spent an hour decorating the bathroom with seashells.
bathroom
NOUN[/ˈbæθruːm/]
a room containing a toilet and typically a washbasin
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Bathroom emerged in the 19th century as a compound word combining bath (from Old English bæth, meaning to bathe) and room (from Old English rum, meaning a space or chamber). Originally denoting a literal bathing chamber, the term evolved to become a euphemistic reference for a toilet or lavatory in modern usage.
Breakdown
bath (bathing; from Old English bæth) + room (a space or chamber; from Old English rum).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Excuse me, where is the nearest bathroom?”
“My little brother always forgets to flush the bathroom.”
“She spent an hour decorating the bathroom with seashells.”
“The hotel bathroom was so small that I bumped into the wall while brushing my teeth.”
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