bathhouse

[bath-hous]

bathhouse Definition

  • 1a building containing public baths
  • 2a building or house equipped with a bath or baths, especially a private one

Using bathhouse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bathhouse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city has several public bathhouses.

  • Example

    The hotel room had a luxurious bathhouse.

  • Example

    He built a bathhouse in his backyard.

bathhouse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bathhouse

Phrases with bathhouse

  • a type of public bathhouse originating from the Ottoman Empire, featuring steam rooms and hot water pools

    Example

    I visited a Turkish bathhouse during my trip to Istanbul.

  • a type of public bathhouse in Japan, featuring hot water pools and saunas

    Example

    Visiting a Japanese bathhouse is a popular cultural experience for tourists.

  • a person who works at a bathhouse, responsible for cleaning and maintaining the facilities

    Example

    The bathhouse attendant handed me a towel and showed me to the changing room.

Origins of bathhouse

from Middle English 'bathous', from Old English 'baðhus', from 'bað' (bath) + 'hus' (house)

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Summary: bathhouse in Brief

A 'bathhouse' [bath-hous] is a building that contains public baths or a private building equipped with a bath. It can refer to a variety of facilities, including Turkish and Japanese bathhouses. Examples include 'The city has several public bathhouses.' and 'He built a bathhouse in his backyard.'