bathroom
A private room in a house or building used for personal hygiene activities. It typically contains a toilet and a sink, and usually includes a bathtub or a shower.
Examples
3 of 5I need to brush my teeth in the bathroom before bed.
I need to brush my teeth in the bathroom before bed.
The guest bathroom is located conveniently near the main entrance.
The guest bathroom is located conveniently near the main entrance.
Is it okay if I use your bathroom for a second?
Is it okay if I use your bathroom for a second?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a room where you take a BATH; that is the BATHroom.
Quick Quiz
I am going to the ______ to wash my hands before dinner.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bathroom
Examples
I need to brush my teeth in the bathroom before bed.
everydayI need to brush my teeth in the bathroom before bed.
The guest bathroom is located conveniently near the main entrance.
formalThe guest bathroom is located conveniently near the main entrance.
Is it okay if I use your bathroom for a second?
informalIs it okay if I use your bathroom for a second?
The study analyzes the evolution of the bathroom in urban apartment design.
academicThe study analyzes the evolution of the bathroom in urban apartment design.
The office renovation includes an upgrade to the executive bathroom facilities.
businessThe office renovation includes an upgrade to the executive bathroom facilities.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
bathroom break
a short period of time taken to use the toilet
bathroom scales
a device used to measure a person's body weight
in the bathroom
located inside the bathroom area
Often Confused With
Bathroom is usually used for a room in a house, while restroom is used for public facilities.
Toilet refers to the specific plumbing fixture, whereas bathroom refers to the whole room.
Usage Notes
In American English, 'bathroom' is used even if the room does not have a bathtub or shower. In British English, 'bathroom' usually implies there is a bath present.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'toilet' in social situations in the US, which can be seen as too direct; 'bathroom' or 'restroom' is more polite.
Memory Tip
Think of a room where you take a BATH; that is the BATHroom.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English word 'baeth' (immersion in water) and 'room' (an enclosed space).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, the bathroom is a private space where it is considered impolite to enter without knocking.
Quick Quiz
I am going to the ______ to wash my hands before dinner.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bathroom
Related Grammar Rules
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