restroom
noun
rest·room
ˈrest-ˌrüm 
-ˌru̇m
US
: a room or suite of rooms in a public space providing toilets and lavatories : a public bathroom
Examples of restroom in a Sentence
I wasn't feeling well and had to make a number of trips to the restroom.
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Philadelphia police say a group of officers assigned to a special FIFA detail went into the museum to use the restroom.
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Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Premium passes cost $55 each day, and includes access to an exclusive standing-room viewing area, premium restrooms, a dedicated bar area and access to premium food options.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Public Restrooms Public restrooms near buffets, theaters, and pool decks tend to experience especially heavy traffic during peak hours.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Those living on the street can use the mission to send and receive mail, take a shower, use the restroom and get food, with anywhere from 500 to 1,000 people showing up for each meal.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Premium passes cost $55 each day, and includes access to an exclusive standing-room viewing area, premium restrooms, a dedicated bar area and access to premium food options.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Public Restrooms Public restrooms near buffets, theaters, and pool decks tend to experience especially heavy traffic during peak hours.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Those living on the street can use the mission to send and receive mail, take a shower, use the restroom and get food, with anywhere from 500 to 1,000 people showing up for each meal.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for restroom
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restroom. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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restroom
noun
rest·room
ˈrest-ˌrüm
-ˌru̇m
: a room or set of rooms that includes sinks and toilets
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