Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom (/ˈbɑːθruːm, -rʊm/), from the Old English baðian meaning "to bathe", is a room in a home or hotel for personal hygiene activities, generally containing a toilet, a sink (basin) and either a bathtub, a shower, or both. In some countries, the toilet is usually included in the bathroom, whereas other cultures consider this insanitary or impractical, and give that fixture a room of its own.
Etymology
The term "bathroom" originated from the word "bath", which in turn comes from the Old English baðian meaning "to bathe". The suffix "-room" in the English language, signifies a place or space designated for a specific purpose. Thus, a "bathroom" is a place where one bathes.
Components
- Toilet - A sanitation fixture used primarily for the disposal of human urine and feces.
- Sink - A bowl-shaped plumbing fixture used for washing hands, dishwashing, and other purposes.
- Bathtub - A large container for holding water in which a person may bathe.
- Shower - A place in which a person bathes under a spray of typically warm or hot water.
Related Terms
- Ensuite - A bathroom directly connected to a bedroom.
- Powder room - A small bathroom for guests, typically containing only a sink and a toilet.
- Washroom - Another term for a bathroom, particularly in public buildings.
- Restroom - A term used in the United States for a public toilet facility.
- Lavatory - A room fitted with equipment for washing the hands and face and usually with flush toilet facilities.
- Water closet - A room or compartment with a toilet and a washbasin; a lavatory.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bathroom
- Wikipedia's article - Bathroom
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