bathroom
noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/, /ˈbɑːθrʊm/
/ˈbæθruːm/, /ˈbæθrʊm/
enlarge imagea room in which there is a bath, a washbasin and often a toilet- Go and wash your hands in the bathroom.
- The master bedroom also has an en suite bathroom.
- The family bathroom has a washbasin, toilet, and bath with shower attachment.
- She stared at herself in the bathroom mirror.
Extra ExamplesTopics Houses and homesa1- The best boats have cabins with private bathrooms.
- Sorry I'm late! Dad was hogging the bathroom.
- I weigh myself on the bathroom scales every day.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- steamy
- large
- spacious
- …
- go to
- use
- clean
- …
- cabinet
- cupboard
- accessories
- …
- (North American English) a room in which there is a toilet, a sink and sometimes a bath or shower
- I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet).
- Where's the bathroom? (= for example in a restaurant)
- We were allowed to stop occasionally for bathroom breaks.
- Bill asked if he could use the bathroom.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- steamy
- large
- spacious
- …
- go to
- use
- clean
- …
- cabinet
- cupboard
- accessories
- …
British/American toilet / bathroomtoilet / bathroom
- In British English, but not in North American English, the room that has a toilet in it is usually referred to as the toilet. This room in people’s houses can also be called the lavatory, or informally, the loo. An extra downstairs toilet in a house can be called the cloakroom. In public places, especially on signs, the words toilets, Gents (for men’s toilets) or Ladies (for women’s toilets) are used for a room or small building containing several toilets. You might also see WC or Public Conveniences on some signs.
- In North American English the room that contains a toilet is called the bathroom, never the toilet. A room with a toilet in a public place can also be called a restroom, ladies’ room, women’s room or men’s room. Washroom is also used, especially in Canada.