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

DeSantis had been among the first to figure out that free parking, prime rib on the menu, clean restrooms and a couple of Baccarat chandeliers could allow a suburban showbiz entrepreneur to compete with the hassles of a costly night out in downtown Chicago. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

There’s also playgrounds, restroom facilities and picnic areas. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026

The facility includes a gymnasium, demonstration kitchen, community room, city staff offices and public restrooms. —Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026

The thermal village also has accessible changing stations, restrooms, and lifts to help guests into and out of pools. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 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