bathroom fixture
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Definition
Noun: A bathroom fixture is any permanently installed or fixed piece of equipment or furnishing in a bathroom. These are items that are typically plumbed or securely attached to the structure of the room.
Usage
This term is used to collectively refer to the standard, fixed items found in a bathroom. It is a general category noun.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to update/upgrade the bathroom fixtures": A common phrase describing the act of replacing old fixtures with new ones.
- They decided to update the bathroom fixtures to more modern ones.
Variants and Related Words
- Fixture (n): A more general term for any item fixed in place, especially in a building (e.g., , ).
- Plumbing fixture (n): A more specific term that includes bathroom fixtures as well as fixtures in kitchens and utility rooms (e.g., sinks, toilets, showers).
Synonyms
- Fittings (though "fittings" can sometimes refer to smaller, non-plumbed accessories).
- Plumbing fixtures (a closely related, more technical term).
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Bathroom accessory (n): Refers to non-fixed, often decorative items in a bathroom (e.g., soap dispenser, towel rack, wastebasket).
- Portable appliance (n): An item that can be moved and is not fixed (e.g., a space heater, a hair dryer).