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Bathroom

UK /["/ˈbɑːθruːm//ˈbɑːθrʊm/"]/ US /["/ˈbæθruːm//ˈbæθrʊm/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

a room in which there is a bath, a washbasin and often a toilet

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In simple words: A room with a toilet and a sink, often with a shower or bathtub.

Examples

• I need to go to the bathroom before the movie starts.
• The bathroom is the first door on the left.
• She put some fresh towels in the bathroom for guests.
• Can you please clean the bathroom after you use it?
• There is a mirror above the sink in the bathroom.

Usage notes

Commonly used in everyday conversation. Suitable for all contexts. Avoid using in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'bath' + 'room' – a room where you can take a bath.

Collocations

• steamy
• large
• spacious
• go to
• use
• clean
• cabinet
• cupboard
• accessories
• steamy
• large
• spacious
• go to
• use
• clean
• cabinet
• cupboard
• accessories

Synonyms

• restroom
• toilet
• lavatory
• washroom
• WC

Antonyms

• kitchen
• living room
• bedroom

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'restroom', which is similar but can be more formal.
• Using 'bathroom' to refer to any toilet facility, instead of just one in a house.
• 'Bathroom' is often used in American English, while 'toilet' is used in British English.