washroom

noun

wash·​room ˈwȯsh-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m, 

ˈwäsh-

: a room that is equipped with washing and toilet facilities : lavatory

Synonyms of washroom

• bathroom
• restroom
• toilet

Examples of washroom in a Sentence

could you tell me where the washroom is?

Recent Examples on the Web

Understated washrooms can look to options like dual-tone grey or monochrome blue for a pop of color, while maximalists can flock to more experimental combos like mustard yellow and bronze to really peacock. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026

The lower floor is where the analysts toil; entry to the upper floor, where the action is, is by the sort of fancy key that might have been used to open an executive washroom in 1895. —Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025

An in-law suite should include its own private bathroom, a washroom for a washer and dryer and a kitchen or kitchenette. —Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 28 Dec. 2025

From the tiles to the towels, many homeowners seek to create a spa-like atmosphere and a cohesive, elegant theme to the washroom. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for washroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume

Kids Definition

washroom

noun

wash·​room ˈwȯsh-ˌrüm 

ˈwäsh-, 

-ˌru̇m

: a room with sinks and toilets : lavatory