bathroom

/ˈbæθˌrum/
/ˈbɑθrum/
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Other forms: bathrooms

Definitions of bathroom
  1. noun
    a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
    synonyms: bath
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    type of:
    room
    an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
  2. noun
    a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
    synonyms: can, john, lav, lavatory, privy, toilet
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    (nautical) a toilet on board a boat or ship
    comfort station, convenience, public convenience, public lavatory, public toilet, restroom, toilet facility, wash room
    a toilet that is available to the public
    washroom
    a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place)
    W.C., closet, loo, water closet
    a toilet in Britain
    ladies' room, powder room
    a woman's restroom in a public (or semipublic) building
    latrine
    a public toilet in a military area
    men's, men's room
    a public toilet for men
    type of:
    room
    an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
Pronunciation
US
/ˈbæθˌrum/
UK
/ˈbɑθrum/
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