Bathroom facts for kids

A typical bathroom

A bathroom is a special room where people go to keep themselves clean. It's also called a restroom, washroom, toilet, or lavatory. In this room, you can use the toilet, wash your hands, brush your teeth, take a bath, or enjoy a shower.

Most bathrooms have a sink, which is sometimes called a "wash basin" or "hand basin." In the United States, "bathroom" usually means a room with a toilet. In other countries, this room is often just called the "toilet." Public toilets are also sometimes called "restrooms" in the U.S. Many bathrooms also have bathroom cabinets to store things.

History of Bathrooms

People have used special rooms for bathing for a very long time. This practice goes back as far as 3,000 B.C.! In ancient times, towns often had large, special buildings where everyone could go to take baths. Sometimes, these baths were even part of religious ceremonies.

Around the 16th century, public baths started to become less common. Instead, people began building baths inside their own homes. This made bathing a more private activity.

Types of Bathrooms

Bathrooms come in different types, depending on what they include:

Full Bath

A full bath usually has everything you need. This includes a toilet, a sink, and either a bathtub or a shower (or sometimes both!). It's a complete bathroom for all your cleaning needs.

Half Bath or Powder Room

If a bathroom only has a toilet and a sink, it's called a half bath or a powder room. These are often smaller bathrooms found in homes, perfect for guests to use without needing a full bathing area.

Master Bath

A master bath is a special bathroom that is connected directly to a master bedroom. This means it's usually just for the people who sleep in that specific bedroom. It offers more privacy and convenience for the residents.

Images for kids

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  Illustration of a bathroom from the early 20th century, showing a bathtub, towels, a toilet, a sink, and two mirrors.

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  A typical bathroom in a restaurant.

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  Bathroom in France, with a bathtub and a shower - but no toilet.

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  A bathroom cabinet for storing items.

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  A modern bidet, which is used for personal hygiene.

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  The Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro, an ancient public bath.

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  A virtual reconstruction of the Roman Baths in Weißenburg, Germany.

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  A bathroom in a castle in Belgium.

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  An early 20th century bathroom in the Beamish Museum, near Durham, England.

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  Another illustration of a bathroom from 1903.

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  A bathroom in the Olympic village for the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics.

See also

In Spanish: Cuarto de baño para niños