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 of restroom

• bathroom
• toilet

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

Under the injunction, transgender people can use single-stall restrooms that align with their gender identity, or multi-stall options when there is no single-stall option on the same floor, or that option is occupied or out of order. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026

There was buildup on the wall underneath the chlorine dish machine, as well as dust on the ceiling vents inside the men’s and women’s restrooms. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Three instances involved a restroom in the student union, which does not require keycard access. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Massa said that a restroom near Freeport Boulevard has its own issues and that bikes and garbage can be found near it. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume

Kids Definition

restroom

noun

rest·​room ˈrest-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

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