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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Foricae were typically placed near bathhouses for this reason. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 The resort’s modern amenities include a spa-style bathhouse and complimentary bikes for borrowing, not to mention stunning views of Bear Lake. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 When the government took over Riis, the east wing of the crumbling bathhouse was given over to the National Park Service lifeguards. — Jake Offenhartz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 For former Rockaway lifeguard Janet Fash, seeing the bathhouse restored is a welcome change after decades of neglect. — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathhouse

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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

noun
bath·​house ˈbath-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce bathhouse (audio)
ˈbȧth-
1
: bath sense 3b
2
: a building containing dressing rooms for swimmers
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