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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District policies may also allow students to participate in sports and use restrooms based on their gender identity, according to the Office for Civil Rights.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
One single occupancy, accessible restroom in the Music Theater lobby.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Other cuts include homeless services, facilities maintenance, zoning enforcement, park rangers, restroom closures in some parks and elimination of a team that adds bike lanes across the city.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The expansion will include a gymnasium with flexible recreation space and a stage, a concession area and restrooms meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, a new lobby with play spaces and study nooks, and an elevated walking track.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
One single occupancy, accessible restroom in the Music Theater lobby.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Other cuts include homeless services, facilities maintenance, zoning enforcement, park rangers, restroom closures in some parks and elimination of a team that adds bike lanes across the city.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The expansion will include a gymnasium with flexible recreation space and a stage, a concession area and restrooms meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, a new lobby with play spaces and study nooks, and an elevated walking track.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restroom. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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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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