Bidet: meaning, definitions and examples

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bidet

 

[ bษชหˆdeษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bathroom fixture

A bidet is a low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink that is used for washing the genital and anal areas. It is typically found in the bathroom and is often used after using the toilet for enhanced cleanliness. In some cultures, bidets are considered essential for personal hygiene.

Synonyms

lavatory, personal hygiene fixture, toilet

Examples of usage

  • She installed a bidet for better hygiene.
  • Many hotels in Europe offer bidets in their bathrooms.
  • Using a bidet can reduce the need for toilet paper.
  • The bathroom was luxurious, featuring both a toilet and a bidet.

Translations

Translations of the word "bidet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bidรช

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคกเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bidet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bidet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bidet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒ‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bidet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bidet

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bidet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฏูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bidet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bidet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๆตด็›†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bidet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bidet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะดะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bidet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bidet

Etymology

The term 'bidet' comes from the French word for 'pony', referring to the way one straddles the fixture. The use of bidets is thought to have originated in France during the 17th century. Initially, they were simply a means to wash the lower parts of the body, and over time, they became a standard fixture in French bathrooms. The adoption of bidets in other parts of the world, particularly in Italy and other European countries, helped to popularize the notion of personal hygiene that they represent. Today, bidets are found in various forms around the globe, some with modern features like heated seats and water temperature control, reflecting advancements in plumbing and changing attitudes towards personal care.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,423, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.