Definition

A place where people can go to bathe, often with facilities like showers, pools, and changing rooms.

Example

After a long day at the beach, we visited the bathhouse to clean up.

Conversation

Have you ever been to a bathhouse?

No, I haven't. What’s it like?

It's really relaxing, especially after a long week.

That sounds nice! I should check one out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bathhouse → It is formed from "bath" (from Old English *baþ*, meaning a washing or immersion in water) and "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning a dwelling or shelter). A bathhouse is a place designed for bathing or washing.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where you go to wash or immerse yourself in water ('bath') and where you find shelter or a dwelling ('house'). This helps you remember that a bathhouse is a place for bathing.

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