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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Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
On Thursday, investigators searched a property on Blackie Road in Prunedale, where detectives found a skid steer, forklift and four-stall luxury restroom trailer, each reported stolen from a Salinas rental construction business in November 2025, the office said.
—Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Job stress and workplace burnout have reached such heights that employees are seeking refuge in office restrooms to escape the emotional overload.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
One single-occupancy, accessible restroom in the Music Theater lobby.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restroom. Accessed 30 May. 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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