Bidet: meaning, definitions and examples
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bidet
[ bษชหdeษช ]
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:
๐ต๐น bidรช
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคกเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bidet
๐ฎ๐ฉ bidet
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะดะต
๐ต๐ฑ bidet
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
๐ซ๐ท bidet
๐ช๐ธ bidet
๐น๐ท bidet
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ bidet
๐ธ๐ฐ bidet
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆตด็
๐ธ๐ฎ bidet
๐ฎ๐ธ bidet
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะธะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bidet
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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