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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate

bathhouse

BATH-hows
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Bathhouse (noun) means a building containing shared bathing or washing facilities, or a changing area for swimmers. Example: “The old Roman bathhouse has been preserved as a museum.”

noun
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A building containing shared bathing or washing facilities, or a changing area for swimmers.
"The old Roman bathhouse has been preserved as a museum."

How to use bathhouse

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In plain EnglishA building set up for communal bathing or changing.

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Plural
bathhouses
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Etymology

From bath + house.

bagnio bathing machine

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bathhouse” mean?
The word “bathhouse” means a building containing shared bathing or washing facilities, or a changing area for swimmers. In plain terms, a building set up for communal bathing or changing.
How do you pronounce “bathhouse”?
“Bathhouse” is pronounced BATH-hows (/ˈbæθˌhaʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “bathhouse” in a sentence?
Here is “bathhouse” used in a sentence: “The old Roman bathhouse has been preserved as a museum.”
What part of speech is “bathhouse”?
“Bathhouse” is a noun.

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