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bathroom

The correct spelling is bathroom.

How to pronounce bathroom

/ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/
noun

IPA: /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/

Say it like: Bat-hroo-m

The correct spelling is bathroom. A room containing a shower and/or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet. For example: "Most Americans don't know 'WC' and many Brits mock 'bathroom' but almost everyone understands 'toilet' or 'lavatory'."

Usage Examples

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

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A room containing a shower and/or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet.
  2. 2.A lavatory: a room containing a toilet and (typically but not necessarily) a bathtub.

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