bathhouse

noun

bath·​house ˈbath-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce bathhouse (audio)
ˈbäth-
1
: a building equipped for bathing
2
: a building containing dressing rooms for bathers

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This historic hot spring is in the remains of a bathhouse with a year-round temperature of 105 degrees. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025 Two years later, WPA workers completed construction of a limestone bathhouse, according to the history. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025 McCollum Campground is the comfort option here, with electric sites, Wi-Fi, and a bathhouse. Outside Online, 14 May 2025 Inspired by traditional rituals of Korean life—from the bathhouse to tea ceremonies—there’s options for a variety of settings. Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bathhouse

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bathhouse was in 1705

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“Bathhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathhouse. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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bathhouse

noun
bath·​house ˈbath-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce bathhouse (audio)
ˈbȧth-
1
2
: a building containing dressing rooms for swimmers

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