Synonyms for

Bathroom

Verb / ˈbæˌθru:m / Another word for bathroom — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A room in a house or public building containing a toilet and sink.

Synonyms & similar words

can privy john lavatory toilet bath lav restroom lavatory toilet washroom loo latrine outhouse privy head john WC potty bog

Synonyms by register

Formal

restroom lavatory washroom toilet facilities

Informal

loo john can head WC

Literary

privy water closet

Antonyms

bedroom kitchen living room dining room study office

Common collocations

  • clean the bathroom
  • decorate the bathroom
  • small bathroom
  • en suite bathroom
  • guest bathroom
  • public bathroom
  • bathroom mirror
  • bathroom sink

Word family

noun bathroom
adjective bathroom

Usage note

While 'bathroom' is common in American English, 'toilet' or 'loo' are more frequent in British English. 'Restroom' is also common in American English, especially for public facilities.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to the bathroom.
  2. The bathroom is down the hall.
  3. Please clean the bathroom.
  4. The bathroom smells bad.
  5. I need to wash my hands in the bathroom.

Quotes

  • I never take a bath or shower in a bathroom during a thunderstorm.
  • The only way to read a book in a bathtub is to hold it up over the edge and let the pages fall open where you want to read. But then the wind catches the pages and the book closes itself up again and you have to hold it open with one hand and soap yourself with the other. It can be done, but it is not relaxing.
  • I'm the type of person that will go into the bathroom and come out with a drink.

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