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

Sphere also has hospitality suites on level three with their own restrooms, bars, and suite attendants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

One routine that created apprehension among the general public was visiting public restrooms, Simon wrote. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

The Roman Catholic High School football program is being forced to make do with no restrooms or running water at practice this summer. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026

Roaches were also spotted in the restroom and under a storage rack in dry storage. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 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