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

For those who remember having to stay after school and write the same sentence over and over on a chalkboard as punishment for misbehavior, there are reminders in the restrooms. —John Meyer, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026

But near the main hall, there is still just one women’s restroom, containing two stalls. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026

The park features a concession stand, firepits (one accessed only via the skating loop), restrooms, and an indoor/outdoor area with picnic tables. —Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026

Some of the amenities include work-comfortable seats, workstations, chargers and USB ports at every seat, bike racks and spacious restrooms. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 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