bidet

noun
bi·​det | \ bi-ˈdā How to pronounce bidet (audio) \

Definition of bidet

: a bathroom fixture used especially for bathing the external genitals and the anal region

Examples of bidet in a Sentence

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The downstairs one had a roomy shower with a Naturals hair and body wash dispenser, a bidet and, surprisingly, a urinal. Anja Mutic, New York Times, "On Croatia’s Coast, Stunning Pools and a Mediterranean Mood," 5 May 2018 Many parts of the world don’t bother with toilet paper, opting for water solutions like the bidet instead. Dan Nosowitz, Vox, "Who Gives a Crap," 17 July 2019 Tushy, which started out selling bidets, began selling bamboo toilet paper in early 2018. Dan Nosowitz, Vox, "Who Gives a Crap," 17 July 2019 The bidet has an interior water chamber that’s removable and refillable. Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Meet Sonny, a stylish portable bidet," 9 July 2019 Our writer's had one for nine months, and explains why the bidet is so life-changing. Alex Baker-whitcomb, WIRED, "Your Google Calendar Isn't Safe, an Eye-Controlled TV, and More News," 17 June 2019 Meanwhile, other countries continued to embrace the bidet. Maria Teresa Hart, The Atlantic, "The Bidet's Revival," 18 Mar. 2018 The master bedroom leads directly to the pool area, and the master bathroom has a marble floor, sauna, bidet and water closet. Julie Lasky, New York Times, "$800,000 Homes in Missouri, Georgia and Pennsylvania," 16 May 2018 The master bathroom features a natural stone floor, tub, walk-in natural tile shower, bidet, and vanity with a stone countertop. Margaret Demarino, courant.com, "Property of the week: 95 West Road, Canton," 6 July 2017

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First Known Use of bidet

1752, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bidet

French, small horse, bidet, from Middle French, from bider to trot

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bidet

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bidet

: a bowl like a small toilet with faucets that is used for washing your bottom

bidet

noun
bi·​det | \ bi-ˈdā How to pronounce bidet (audio) \

Medical Definition of bidet

: a bathroom fixture about the height of the seat of a chair used especially for bathing the external genitals and the anal region