Word
bathhouse
Phoneticsbath·house
UK/bˈɑːθhaʊs/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a public building where people go to wash in baths or pools, often to relax together.
n. a public building equipped for communal bathing, typically with pools, steam rooms, or saunas. Often serves a social or recreational function beyond hygiene.
Examples
“They relax at the bathhouse every Sunday.”
“After the long hike, we stop at the old bathhouse in town to soak in the hot pools.”
“The historic bathhouse, with its tiled pools and steam rooms, still draws visitors seeking both cleanliness and quiet conversation.”
Examples
simple
“They relax at the bathhouse every Sunday.”
contextual
“After the long hike, we stop at the old bathhouse in town to soak in the hot pools.”
complex
“The historic bathhouse, with its tiled pools and steam rooms, still draws visitors seeking both cleanliness and quiet conversation.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bathhouse” in context.
Verb
01. bathhouse offers
“This bathhouse offers hot pools, saunas and relaxing massages.”
noun + verb
02. build bathhouse
“The city plans to build a bathhouse near the hot springs.”
verb + noun
03. relax in bathhouse
“After work, many people relax in the bathhouse with friends.”
verb + prep + noun
04. restore bathhouse
“Volunteers helped restore the old bathhouse in our neighbourhood.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. ancient bathhouse
“Archaeologists uncovered an ancient bathhouse with beautiful tiled floors.”
adj + noun
06. historic bathhouse
“The historic bathhouse in the old town now houses a small museum.”
adj + noun
07. public bathhouse
“In winter, locals meet at the public bathhouse to warm up and chat.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. bathhouse attendant
“The bathhouse attendant showed us where to leave our towels.”
noun + noun
09. bathhouse culture
“Japan has a rich bathhouse culture based on cleanliness and respect.”
noun + noun
10. relax in a public bathhouse
“On cold evenings, locals relax in a public bathhouse.”
11. ruins of a roman bathhouse
“We explored the ruins of a Roman bathhouse near the coast.”
12. soak in a historic bathhouse
“We soaked in a historic bathhouse built over 200 years ago.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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