Word
bidet
UK/bˈiːdeɪ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small bathroom bowl you use to wash yourself after using the toilet.
n. a low bathroom fixture with running water for washing the lower body after using the toilet.
Examples
“She cleans the bidet every morning.”
“After using the toilet, he rinses off with the bidet instead of using only paper.”
“The hotel bathroom featured a modern bidet with adjustable water pressure, which the guests found more comfortable and hygienic than paper alone.”
Examples
simple
“She cleans the bidet every morning.”
contextual
“After using the toilet, he rinses off with the bidet instead of using only paper.”
complex
“The hotel bathroom featured a modern bidet with adjustable water pressure, which the guests found more comfortable and hygienic than paper alone.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bidet” in context.
Verb
01. bidet sprays
“The bidet sprays warm water to help you wash yourself.”
noun + verb
02. clean bidet
“Clean the bidet regularly with mild soap and warm water.”
verb + noun
03. install bidet
“We hired a plumber to install a bidet in the main bathroom.”
verb + noun
04. sit on bidet
“Sit on the bidet facing the taps to control the water easily.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
05. electronic bidet
“They replaced the toilet with an electronic bidet with a heated seat.”
adj + noun
06. modern bidet
“Our hotel bathroom had a modern bidet with adjustable water temperature.”
adj + noun
07. traditional bidet
“The old villa still has a traditional bidet next to the toilet.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. nozzle of bidet
“Wipe the nozzle of the bidet to keep it clean and hygienic.”
noun + prep + noun
09. bathroom with a bidet
“Our new flat has a large bathroom with a bidet.”
10. clean the bidet regularly
“You should clean the bidet regularly to prevent limescale buildup.”
11. install a bidet
“We decided to install a bidet to save toilet paper.”
12. sit on the bidet
“Sit on the bidet carefully so you do not slip on the wet surface.”
Real-World Examples
“They are no different than the interfaith prayer rooms or toilet bidets found at airports around the world,” the group said.” “Despite the lack of definitive peer-reviewed studies confirming the superiority of bidets over toilet paper, many doctors support their use.” “According to a survey conducted by Japan's Cabinet Office, bidet toilets are a common installation in approximately 60 percent of households in Japan, although this trend has not yet gained traction globally.” “Toto, renowned for its advanced toilets equipped with bidets featuring blow-drying, air purification, and seat-heating capabilities, extended its apologies to customers and announced complimentary inspections and repairs following incidents where some of its bidet-equipped toilets and heated seats produced smoke, with three igniting flames.” Etymology
Borrowed from French bidet.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- 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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