Definition

A room in a house or building that has a toilet and often a sink and a shower or bathtub.

Example

I need to go to the bathroom before we leave.

Conversation

Hey, do you know where the bathroom is in this place?

Yeah, it's just down the hall to the right.

Thanks! I really need to find it quickly.

No problem! You'll see a sign for the bathroom on the door.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bathroom → The word is formed from "bath" (from Old English *baþ*, meaning a washing or immersion) and "room" (from Old French *rom*, meaning a space or area). A bathroom is a room designated for bathing or washing.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'washing area' ('bath') combined with a 'space' ('room') — that's what a bathroom is.

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