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Toothbrush
“I keep my toothbrush next to the sink.”
Bathroom Items
The room everyone visits first and last each day — the fixtures, tools, and small routines that live here.
Bathroom Items in English: sinks, showers, towels, and other everyday hygiene items, all in one free vocabulary list. Each of the 33 words includes American and British pronunciation with audio, a real photo, and an example sentence, making it a useful resource for ESL learners, beginners, and English teachers.
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Toothpaste
“I put some toothpaste on my toothbrush every morning.”
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Soap
“Please wash your hands with soap.”
Good to know: Often confused with 'shower gel' or 'body wash', which are liquid rather than solid soap.
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Shampoo
“I need to buy a new bottle of shampoo.”
Good to know: 'Shampoo' comes from a Hindi word meaning 'to massage'.
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Towel
“I forgot to bring a towel to the bathroom.”
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Toilet
“The toilet needs to be cleaned.”
Good to know: Also called the 'loo' or 'lavatory' in British English, and 'restroom' (the room itself) in American English.
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Sink
“I washed my hands in the sink.”
Good to know: Called a 'basin' in British English (e.g. 'wash basin').
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Bathtub
“The children love playing in the bathtub.”
Good to know: Usually just called a 'bath' in British English, and shortened to 'tub' informally in American English.
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Shower
“I usually take a shower before bed.”
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Mirror
“She looked in the mirror before leaving.”
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Faucet
“Please turn off the faucet.”
Good to know: Called a 'tap' in British English; 'faucet' is the American English term.
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Drain
“The water is not going down the drain.”
Good to know: Often called a 'plughole' in British English, especially for the sink or bathtub drain opening.
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Bathmat
“I put a bathmat beside the bathtub.”
Good to know: Also written as 'bath mat' (two words); the term is the same in both American and British English.
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Razor
“My dad keeps his razor in the bathroom.”
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Comb
“I used a comb to fix my hair.”
Good to know: Often confused with a 'hairbrush': a comb has thin teeth for detangling/styling, a hairbrush has bristles.
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Hairbrush
“Her hairbrush is on the table.”
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Toilet Paper
“We ran out of toilet paper.”
Good to know: Also called 'toilet roll' or 'loo roll' in British English.
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Sponge
“Use a sponge to clean the sink.”
Good to know: Often confused with a 'loofah': a sponge is usually synthetic and soft, a loofah is fibrous and plant-based.
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Loofah
“I use a loofah when I take a shower.”
Good to know: Also spelled 'luffa' or 'loofa'.
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Bucket
“She filled the bucket with water.”
Good to know: Sometimes called a 'pail' in American English, though 'bucket' is far more common in daily use.
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Plunger
“We used a plunger to unclog the toilet.”
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Hairdryer
“My sister used a hairdryer after her shower.”
Good to know: Often called a 'blow dryer' in American English.
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Scale
“I stepped on the bathroom scale this morning.”
Good to know: Usually called 'scales' (plural) in British English, e.g. 'bathroom scales'.
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Showerhead
“The showerhead needs to be cleaned.”
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Shower Curtain
“The shower curtain is wet.”
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Tissue Box
“There is a tissue box on the bathroom shelf.”
Good to know: The tissue itself is often called by the brand name 'Kleenex' informally in American English.
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Cabinet
“The cabinet is above the sink.”
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Slippers
“I put on my slippers after taking a shower.”
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Toilet Brush
“He used the toilet brush to clean the toilet.”
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Cotton Swabs
“I keep cotton swabs in a small box.”
Good to know: Often called by the brand name 'Q-tips' in American English.
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Nail Clipper
“I need a nail clipper to trim my nails.”
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Deodorant
“I put on deodorant before going to school.”
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Bathrobe
“She wore a bathrobe after her bath.”
Good to know: Sometimes called a 'dressing gown' in British English.
That covers the full list — 33 Bathroom Items in English, ready to practice anytime.