as in restroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
everyone should use the bathroom before we leave on the long trip
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Recent Examples of bathroom
Baker opted for the sand colorway to match her constantly changing bathroom decor style.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
The father said a group of students attacked his son, dragged him into a bathroom, and pulled a sweater over his head.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Drug users come in and use the bathrooms.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The buses are motorcoaches with cushioned seats, air conditioning and bathrooms.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
The father said a group of students attacked his son, dragged him into a bathroom, and pulled a sweater over his head.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Drug users come in and use the bathrooms.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The buses are motorcoaches with cushioned seats, air conditioning and bathrooms.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bathroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathroom
Noun
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That qualifies as a bold move in an era when legendary and up-and-coming artists alike often hesitate to perform even one or two songs from their latest albums — the better to avoid an exodus of attendees making a beeline for refreshments, restrooms or the merch booths.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both will offer community booths, family-friendly programming and cultural activities, along with restrooms, free water refilling stations, basic bike repair and first aid, organizers said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The inspection includes placing a dye into toilets and holding tanks to see if any of the dye turns up in the water around the boat, indicating a leak.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen via a pocket door and contains a shower (with a curtain or optional glass enclosure), a sink, and a choice of flushing, composting, or incinerating toilet, plus a washer/dryer.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Bathroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathroom. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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