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
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.
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Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Investigators say that about half an hour earlier the victim was in the washroom at the Walgreens when the two teens went in.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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.
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Robert Lloyd,
Twin Cities,
30 Dec. 2025
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.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
18 Nov. 2025
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Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Investigators say that about half an hour earlier the victim was in the washroom at the Walgreens when the two teens went in.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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
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
See All Example Sentences for washroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washroom
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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.
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Take a cue and hang your towel in a more unobtrusive place, like on a hook in the bathroom.
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Authorities said the body recovered at the festival in western Michigan was found by a restroom vending company employee performing routine maintenance.
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An employee of the restroom vending company made the discovery during routine maintenance.
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Old Herald clippings from 1986 reported about homeowners’ toilets and sinks smelling like gas, a 3-year-old getting rashes and fevers from drinking the well water and fear of dryers exploding.
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Accessibility All public areas are wheelchair accessible, with ramps, wide corridors, and accessible toilets throughout the hotel.
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“Washroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washroom. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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