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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Field excused herself to go to the restroom.
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2025
With 14 acres of hardwoods, a performance pavilion, paved walkways, restrooms, and plenty of parking, the venue seemed like the perfect match for the festival.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
The order prohibits schools and colleges that receive federal funds and are subject to Title IX from allowing men onto women's sports teams and into women's locker rooms and restrooms.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Preliminary blueprints for the 13-acre Palm Avenue Community Park show possible plans for a cricket field for youth along with green space, a playground, picnic tables, public restrooms and a parking lot.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2025
With 14 acres of hardwoods, a performance pavilion, paved walkways, restrooms, and plenty of parking, the venue seemed like the perfect match for the festival.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
The order prohibits schools and colleges that receive federal funds and are subject to Title IX from allowing men onto women's sports teams and into women's locker rooms and restrooms.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Preliminary blueprints for the 13-acre Palm Avenue Community Park show possible plans for a cricket field for youth along with green space, a playground, picnic tables, public restrooms and a parking lot.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restroom
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restroom. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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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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