washstand
[noun]
a small table or stand with shelves or drawers, often used to hold towels or toiletries in a bathroom
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Here you will learn some English words related to bathrooms such as "washstand", "basin", and "showerhead".
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toiletry
[noun]
any product or item used for personal hygiene or grooming, such as toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, and razors
Ex:
toilet bowl
[noun]
the receptacle in a bathroom where one sits or stands to defecate or urinate, typically made of ceramic or porcelain and connected to a plumbing system that carries away waste
Ex:
He
accidentally
dropped
his
phone
into
the
toilet bowl
but
quickly
retrieved
it
.
toilet paper holder
[noun]
a device that holds a roll of toilet paper and is typically mounted on a wall within reach of a toilet
soap dish
[noun]
a small tray or container, usually made of porcelain, ceramic, or plastic, used to hold bar soap or other types of soap in the bathroom or kitchen
tissue box
[noun]
a container, typically made of cardboard or plastic, designed to hold and dispense facial tissues
grab bar
[noun]
a safety device installed in bathrooms and other areas to provide additional support and stability for people with limited mobility or balance
Ex:
The
grab bar
in
the
bathtub
gave
her
the
support
she
needed
to
avoid
slipping
.
first-aid kit
[noun]
a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury
Ex:
They
opened
the
first-aid kit
to
tend
to
the
injured
player
on
the
field
.
scale
[noun]
a device used to weigh people or objects
Ex:
The
doctor
's
office
had
a
digital
scale
to
measure
patients
'
weight
accurately
during
check-ups
.
bathrobe
[noun]
a long piece of clothing, made from the same material that towels are made of, worn after or before taking a shower or bath
Ex:
His
favorite
morning
routine
involved
sipping
coffee
in
his
cozy
bathrobe
.
bubble bath
[noun]
a bath with a special soap added to the water to make it foamy and scented
Ex:
I
always
treat
myself
to
a
bubble bath
when
I
need
to
unwind
after
a
stressful
week
.
toothbrush holder
[noun]
a container for storing and organizing toothbrushes, keeping them upright and separate
stall shower
[noun]
a type of shower that is typically enclosed by walls and a door and is separate from the rest of the bathroom space
Ex:
The
hotel room
has
a
modern
stall shower
with
glass
doors
.
basin
[noun]
a fixed bathroom sink with running water, used for washing hands and face
Ex:
He
cleaned
the
basin
thoroughly
to
remove
soap
scum
and
toothpaste
stains
.
bidet
[noun]
a low, basin-like fixture located close to the toilet that is used to clean the anal or genital area by spraying water onto it
Ex:
Some
bidets
come with
features
like
warm
water
and
air
drying
.
washbasin
[noun]
a container that a person can use to wash their hands and face, usually found in a bathroom, which has a faucet to turn on the water and a drain to let the water out
Ex:
The
plumber
fixed
the
leak
under
the
washbasin
.
flush
[noun]
the mechanism or act of removing waste and flushing it away with water from the toilet bowl through a pipe system
roller towel
[noun]
a type of towel commonly used in public restrooms that is rolled up on a spindle so that the user can tear off a clean, dry section of towel for hand drying
Ex:
The
cleaning
staff
replaced
the
roller towel
daily
to
maintain
hygiene
.
toilet roll
[noun]
a cylindrical roll of paper used for personal hygiene after using the toilet, typically placed on a holder or stand in a bathroom
Ex:
He
changed
the
toilet roll
after
using
the
last
of
it
.
ballcock
[noun]
a valve that regulates the water level in a toilet tank by using a floating ball to control the flow of water from the supply line
Ex:
The
plumber
recommended
fixing
the
ballcock
to
prevent
the
toilet
from
running
constantly
.
loofah
[noun]
a scrubbing sponge made from the fibrous skeleton of the dried fruit of a plant in the cucumber family, used for exfoliating and cleansing the skin
towel ring
[noun]
a bathroom accessory that is typically mounted on the wall and used to hold a hand towel or washcloth
towel
[noun]
a piece of cloth or paper that you use for drying your body or things such as dishes
Ex:
I
usually
use
a
microfiber
towel
for
cleaning
glass
surfaces
.
tub
[noun]
a large container filled with water that is used for bathing
Ex:
She
soaked
in
the
tub
for
hours
to
relieve
her
muscles
.
drain
[noun]
a pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out
Ex:
Residents
were
advised
to
avoid
pouring
grease
down
the
drain
to
prevent
clogs
in
the
plumbing system
.
showerhead
[noun]
a plumbing fixture that is attached to a shower and delivers water for bathing or washing purposes
Ex:
I
love
the
rain
showerhead
in
the
hotel
bathroom
;
it
feels
like
standing
under
a
waterfall
.
shower room
[noun]
a designated enclosed space or smaller area within a bathroom specifically designed for showering, typically lacking a bathtub or other fixtures found in a full bathroom
full bathroom
[noun]
a complete bathroom facility equipped with essential fixtures such as a toilet, sink or vanity, and bathtub or shower, providing comprehensive bathing options
Ex:
The
property
is
listed
as
having
three
full bathrooms
,
making it
ideal
for
large
families
.