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

Synonyms

• bath
• bathroom
• bog [British]
• can
• cloakroom [British]
• comfort station
• convenience [chiefly British]
• head
• john
• latrine
• lavatory
• loo [chiefly British]
• potty
• toilet
• washroom
• water closet

Examples of restroom in a Sentence

I wasn't feeling well and had to make a number of trips to the restroom.

Recent Examples on the Web

By the pier, there are also public restrooms and an ice cream shop. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024

There are great opportunities for more shopping, restrooms and entertainment in the south. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

restroom

noun

rest·​room ˈrest-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a room or set of rooms that includes sinks and toilets