English · Word Candidate

bathroom

/ˈbɑːθɹʊm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bathrooms · bathrooming · bathroomed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A room containing a shower or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phòng có vòi sen hoặc bồn tắm và thường có toilet

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Noun

Examples

“down this ‘ere little stair–mind your ‘ead, mum–everythink is modern, put in by Mr. Noakes w’en ‘e took to lettin’ for the summer.” ”A bathroom?” asked Harriet hopefully. ”Well, no, m’lady, not a bath'''room,” replied Mrs. Ruddle, as though that were too much to expect, “but everythink else is quit

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A lavatory: a room containing a toilet and (typically but not necessarily) a bathtub.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phòng có toilet và thường có bồn tắm

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NounRegister: US

Examples

Most Americans don't know 'WC' and many Brits mock 'bathroom' but almost everyone understands 'toilet' or 'lavatory'.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To assist a patient with using the toilet and general personal hygiene.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hỗ trợ bệnh nhân sử dụng toilet và vệ sinh cá nhân

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bathroom” mean?

A room containing a shower or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet.

Is “bathroom” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.