shared bathroom

Meaning

This refers to a bathroom that is used by guests from multiple rooms rather than being private to just one room. It is common in budget hotels, hostels, and bed-and-breakfasts. It is a neutral, descriptive term.

Examples

• Our hostel room was cheap because we had to use a shared bathroom.

  Our hostel room was cheap because we had to use a shared bathroom.

• The shared bathroom is located at the end of the hallway.

  The shared bathroom is located at the end of the hallway.

• Please keep the shared bathroom clean for the other guests.

  Please keep the shared bathroom clean for the other guests.

• I prefer booking a private room even if I have to use a shared bathroom.

  I prefer booking a private room even if I have to use a shared bathroom.

• Is the shared bathroom separate for men and women?

  Is the shared bathroom separate for men and women?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I booked a room with a common toilet.

  ✓ I booked a room with a shared bathroom.

  While 'common toilet' is understood, 'shared bathroom' is the standard, polite term used in the travel and hospitality industry.

• ✗ Are there any sharing bathrooms on this floor?

  ✓ Are there any shared bathrooms on this floor?

  We use the past participle 'shared' as an adjective, not the -ing form 'sharing'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• If you want to save money, you can choose a room with a ___.

  💡 A restroom used by multiple guests.

  Show answer

  shared bathroom

• The ___ has three showers and two toilets.

  💡 The communal washing area.

  Show answer

  shared bathroom