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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Listings on the Swimply app says whether parties are allowed at the venue and also include details on the maximum number of guests allowed, access to restrooms and parking and any age or pet restrictions.
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Mary Ramsey
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Airport officials said there are 71 men-specific toilets within eight restrooms, 82 women’s in eight restrooms, 14 family restrooms and two all-gender restrooms with 64 total toilets throughout the airport.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of benches, restrooms, and shade throughout the grounds, so visiting is comfortable year-round.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Lines to clear security in Terminal A stretched across three levels and wrapped around three terminals in the subway corridor at the basement level, an area with no access to food, water, working air conditioning or restrooms — and limited cell service.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Mary Ramsey
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Airport officials said there are 71 men-specific toilets within eight restrooms, 82 women’s in eight restrooms, 14 family restrooms and two all-gender restrooms with 64 total toilets throughout the airport.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of benches, restrooms, and shade throughout the grounds, so visiting is comfortable year-round.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Lines to clear security in Terminal A stretched across three levels and wrapped around three terminals in the subway corridor at the basement level, an area with no access to food, water, working air conditioning or restrooms — and limited cell service.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restroom. Accessed 30 Mar. 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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