bathinette

English

Etymology

Blend of bath +‎ bassinette, originally a trademark.

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˌbæθɪˈnɛt/

Noun

bathinette (plural bathinettes)

1. (dated) A small folding bathtub for washing a baby.
   • 1832, Records and Briefs of the United States Supreme Court, page 4:

     The bathinette was ignited by proximity to exposed hot water pipes in the bathroom.

   • 1954, Ernest Cady, We Adopted Three, page 65:

     Depositing Susie in the bathinette, I removed the soiled nappie.