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spathroom en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of spa + bathroom. Attested from at least the 2010s (see quotations below).

Meanings

1. A bathroom that has been designed to be very clean, comfortable and relaxing, like a spa.
   • Sleek cylinder lights are perfect for a spathroom with their elegant elongated holder. They pair beautifully with round or dome shades giving an air of simplicity and calm. 2023 May 2, Isobel Green, “Lighting the way to fabulous style”, in Echo News, South Essex: Gannett:
   • A recent survey by bathroom specialists Villeroy & Boch confirms that view, dubbing the space the "spathroom". It found that almost half of Britons say they consider their bathroom an important private space where they can relax 2014 February 3, “Splash out with a bathroom facelift: Pull the plug on your outdated bathroom and create your own spa at home”, in Hull Daily Mail, page 20:
   • As he explains, your bathroom doesn’t have to be so clinical. Give it the upgrade it deserves, to make it a 'spa- bathroom' or a spathroom. 2024 April 12, “From spa bathrooms to curvy comfort: Must-have design trends for 2024”, in Gulf News, Dubai:
   • It’s why that major home-living trend cocooning is becoming more and more entrenched and now also moving in to bathrooms in the form of the spathroom. 2023 January 16, “Bring the world to a stop in your spathroom sanctuary”, in IMM Colongne:

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