washroom

noun

ˈwȯsh-ˌrüm How to pronounce washroom (audio)
Definition of washroomnext
as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste could you tell me where the washroom is?

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Recent Examples of washroom The standard time for Broadway intermissions ranges between 15 and 20 minutes, long enough to stretch your legs, maybe grab a snack, and hit the washroom. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025 The lower floor is where the analysts toil; entry to the upper floor, where the action is, is by the sort of fancy key that might have been used to open an executive washroom in 1895. — Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025 There is evidence that women’s vulnerability increases when refugee camps don’t have women’s washrooms, when they are placed too close to men’s washrooms or are in remote, unlit locations. — Jenna Norosky, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026 Occupations that qualify for the tax break on tips as spelled out by Treasury also include bartenders, washroom attendants, elderly companions, party planners, pet groomers and more. — Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for washroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washroom
  1. bathroom
  2. restroom
  3. toilet
Noun
  • Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
  • Take a cue and hang your towel in a more unobtrusive place, like on a hook in the bathroom.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • With the facilities unavailable, Caltrans is encouraging travelers to plan ahead by identifying alternate places to stop for fuel, food, restroom breaks and rest before beginning their trip.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of restroom
Noun
  • On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • For Gatere, achieving those goals will require broader structural changes to an industry that, until last year, was not even required by law to provide separate toilets for women.
    — Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
Definition of toilet

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