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bathroom

/ˈbɑːθ.ruːm/

[/ˈbɑːθ.ruːm/]

room for washing

Beginnernoun

Definition

A room with a toilet and facilities for washing.

Example

The apartment has two bathrooms, which is very convenient for a family.

The apartment has two bathrooms, which is very convenient for a family.

Etymology

A compound of 'bath' (Old English 'baeth') and 'room'.

How & Where It’s Used

In American English it often means a toilet, even without a bath.

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