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

His mother escorted him to a men’s restroom during the third quarter and waited outside. —Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026

Following his bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment, Sanders frequently needed to use the restroom, so the school introduced a portable sideline bathroom for him during games. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026

The courthouses will provide water and snacks and access to restrooms, and residents can bring their pets in cages or carriers. —Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026

Parks While open-air city parks will technically still be open, their public restrooms and water fountains will close on Friday. —Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 23 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