half bath

noun

Synonyms of half bathnext
: a bathroom containing a sink and toilet but no bathtub or shower

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On the main level comes a formal living and dining rooms, a family room, kitchen and pantry, plus a half bath. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The approximately 3,700-square-foot main residence has three bedrooms plus an office and two-and-a-half baths. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 According to the Wall Street Journal, the condo in Manhattan’s charming West Village neighborhood spans 2,800 square feet with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026 The back hall that connects the kitchen to the garage also leads to a half bath, laundry room, and back stairs to the second floor. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for half bath

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First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of half bath was in 1951

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