Definition

Noun: 1. A low, basin-like bathroom fixture used for washing the genital and anal areas: A bidet is a plumbing fixture, separate from or sometimes integrated into a toilet, designed for personal hygiene after using the toilet. It typically has faucets or a spray nozzle to direct a stream of water.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The hotel bathroom was equipped with a modern bidet.
  • After using the toilet, she used the bidet for a more thorough clean.
  • Installing a bidet can significantly reduce toilet paper usage.

Advanced Usage

• "Bidet attachment" or "bidet seat": Refers to a device that adds bidet functionality to an existing toilet, often including features like warm water and air drying.
  • They purchased a heated bidet seat for their master bathroom.

Variants and Related Words

• Bidet shower (noun): A handheld sprayer, often mounted near the toilet, used for the same purpose as a traditional bidet.
  • In many Southeast Asian countries, a bidet shower is more common than a standalone bidet fixture.

Synonyms

• Personal hygiene fixture
• Cleansing basin (descriptive, not a common single-word synonym)

Notes on Meaning

The word bidet refers specifically to the fixture itself. It does not describe the act of washing. Its primary function is for post-toilet cleansing, promoting personal hygiene and comfort.

Noun

1. a basin for washing genitals and anal area