Bathroom and personal care in English, with pictures
This page teaches common words for things you use in the bathroom every day. Try labeling the items in your own bathroom with sticky notes to remember them faster.
/ˈtɔɪlɪt/
A large bowl with a seat used to get rid of body waste.
“Always remember to flush the toilet after you use it.”
sponge
/spʌndʒ/
A soft, porous item used with water for washing your body.
“She washed her arms with a soft yellow sponge.”
toothbrush
/ˈtuːθ.brʌʃ/
A small tool with bristles used to clean your teeth.
“You should change your toothbrush every three months.”
toothpaste
/ˈtuːθpeɪst/
A thick paste that you put on bristles to clean teeth.
“Put a little toothpaste on the bristles before brushing.”
/soʊp/
A solid bar or liquid used with water to wash yourself.
“Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap.”
/ˈʃaʊər/
A device that sprays water from above to wash your body.
“I always take a quick shower in the morning.”
bathtub
/ˈbæθ.tʌb/
A large container that you fill with water to sit in.
“He relaxed in a warm bathtub after a long day.”
/ˈtaʊəl/
A piece of soft, thick cloth used for drying your skin.
“Dry your hands with the clean towel by the sink.”
/ˈmɪrər/
A glass surface that shows your reflection when you look into it.
“She checked her hair in the bathroom mirror.”
razor
/ˈreɪzər/
A sharp tool used to remove unwanted hair from your skin.
“Be very careful not to cut yourself with the razor.”
comb
/koʊm/
A flat plastic or wooden tool with teeth for tidying hair.
“He used a plastic comb to part his hair.”
/brʌʃ/
A handheld tool with many bristles used to arrange your hair.
“She smoothed her long hair using a soft brush.”
hairdryer
/ˈher.draɪ.ər/
An electric machine that blows hot air to dry wet hair.
“She dried her wet hair quickly with a hairdryer.”
deodorant
/diˈoʊdərənt/
A product applied under your arms to stop bad smells.
“He applies deodorant every morning after getting dressed.”
perfume
/ˈpɜːrfjuːm/
A pleasant-smelling liquid that you spray on your skin or clothes.
“She sprayed a little sweet perfume on her neck.”
sunscreen
/ˈsʌnskriːn/
A protective cream that keeps bright sunlight from burning your skin.
“Apply sunscreen before going outside on a sunny day.”
mouthwash
/ˈmaʊθwɒʃ/
A liquid you rinse in your mouth to make breath fresh.
“Rinse with mouthwash for thirty seconds after brushing.”
floss
/flɒs/
A thin string used to remove food from between teeth.
“Dentists recommend that you use dental floss every night.”
slippers
/ˈslɪp.ərz/
Soft, warm footwear designed to be worn only inside the house.
“He put on his warm slippers as soon as he got out of bed.”
plunger
/ˈplʌndʒər/
A rubber suction tool on a stick to clear blocked pipes.
“Use a plunger if the drain gets blocked again.”
/skeɪl/
A flat machine you step on to measure your body weight.
“She stepped onto the bathroom scale to weigh herself.”
