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

New locker rooms and indoor restrooms were the highlight, as well as a grandstand capable of hosting crowds in the thousands. —Adam Duxter, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025

The site would offer 24-hour security, portable restrooms and showers. —Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025

Mittereder claims in the lawsuit that transgender officers are also barred from using restrooms that align with their gender identity, arguing the restrictions block promotions, specialized certifications and core job duties. —Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025

Employee restroom lacked soap and paper towels. —Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025

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