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
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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
By the pier, there are also public restrooms and an ice cream shop.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
There are great opportunities for more shopping, restrooms and entertainment in the south.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
Prior to 1979, it was mainly found only in public restrooms.
—USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
While in the showers, inmates were fed, had access to water, and were given restroom breaks.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
In the restrooms, glass vases were filled with barrier contraceptives available to guests.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
All but one of the roads, Soda Lake Road off Highway 58, are unpaved, and even Soda Lake Road becomes an unpaved, rutted road five miles south of the Goodwin Education Center, which features restrooms and picnic tables, along with books, gifts and exhibits.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
One live roach hung out on a stall wall in the women’s restroom.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Aurora arranges its passengers in a circle facing outwards around a central, also circular restroom.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
There are great opportunities for more shopping, restrooms and entertainment in the south.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
Prior to 1979, it was mainly found only in public restrooms.
—USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
While in the showers, inmates were fed, had access to water, and were given restroom breaks.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
In the restrooms, glass vases were filled with barrier contraceptives available to guests.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
All but one of the roads, Soda Lake Road off Highway 58, are unpaved, and even Soda Lake Road becomes an unpaved, rutted road five miles south of the Goodwin Education Center, which features restrooms and picnic tables, along with books, gifts and exhibits.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
One live roach hung out on a stall wall in the women’s restroom.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Aurora arranges its passengers in a circle facing outwards around a central, also circular restroom.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restroom. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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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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