half bathroom

Sink and toilet

A half bathroom contains a toilet and sink but no bathtub or shower—roughly half the fixtures of a full bathroom.

Also called a half bath or powder room.

Half bathrooms typically serve guests and common areas rather than bedrooms: The house has three bedrooms, two full baths, and a half bath downstairs.

fixtures

toilet

Waste disposal fixture

  • sinkBasin with drain
  • faucetValve controlling water flow
  • mirrorReflective viewing surface

soap dispenser · towel ring · hand towel · toilet paper holder · vanity · basin · commode · flush · drain · plumbing

layout

sink

Basin with drain

space-saving · small · corner sink · pedestal sink · wall-mounted · tucked away · under stairs · narrow · efficient · tiny

design

minimalist

One favoring bare essentials

sconce · tile · wainscoting · vessel sink · monochrome · aesthetic · decor · stylish · chic · elegant

hospitality

visitor

Short-term guest

entertaining · convenience · amenities · courtesy · welcoming · accessible · main floor · presentable · tidy · guest towels

Opposites
bathroom completeness

half bathroomfull bathroom

Room with all plumbing fixtures

full bath · three-quarter bathroom · en suite · spa bathroom

residential space size/amenity level

half bathroommaster bath

Bedroom's dedicated bathroom

spa bathroom · Roman bath

Family

half, bathroom, halves, halved, halving, halfway, halfhearted, bath, baths

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G