Bathroom: meaning, definitions and examples
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bathroom
[ ˈbɑːθruːm ]
in a house
A room containing a bath or shower and typically also a washbasin and a toilet.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I need to use the bathroom.
- The bathroom is upstairs.
Translations
Translations of the word "bathroom" in other languages:
🇵🇹 banheiro
🇮🇳 बाथरूम
🇩🇪 Badezimmer
🇮🇩 kamar mandi
🇺🇦 ванна кімната
🇵🇱 łazienka
🇯🇵 バスルーム
🇫🇷 salle de bain
🇪🇸 cuarto de baño
🇹🇷 banyo
🇰🇷 욕실
🇸🇦 حمام
🇨🇿 koupelna
🇸🇰 kúpeľňa
🇨🇳 浴室
🇸🇮 kopalnica
🇮🇸 baðherbergi
🇰🇿 ванна бөлмесі
🇬🇪 აბაზანა
🇦🇿 vanna otağı
🇲🇽 cuarto de baño
Etymology
The word 'bathroom' originated in the mid-18th century from the combination of 'bath' and 'room'. It is used to refer to a room where one can take a bath or shower, as well as attend to personal hygiene. The concept of a private bathroom within a home became more common in the 20th century, reflecting changes in sanitation and privacy practices.