noun
bidet
bih-DAY/bɪˈdeɪ/
A bathroom fixture or attachment for washing the genital and anal area.
The bidet has a low basin, a tap, and a drain.
Etymology
French bidet originally meant a pony, then a low bathing vessel that could likewise be straddled. That posture connects the horse name to the washing fixture; the French word's deeper origin is unknown.
In context
In this video you'll see how to install the electronic bidet by Fluidmaster, it's called the Soft Spa and it's a great upgrade for your bathroom and your rear end.
More examples
- They installed a bidet attachment on the existing toilet.
- She adjusted the bidet’s water controls.
- The hotel’s bathroom fixtures included a separate bidet.
Forms
bidet · bidets