cloakrooms

noun

plural of cloakroom, British
as in bathrooms
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste the lady discreetly whispered that she would be ready after a moment in the cloakroom

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  1. bathrooms
  2. restrooms
  3. toilets
Noun
  • The law had forced her to use gender-neutral bathrooms at school, effectively outing her.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
  • There are plenty of reasons why people need or want private rooms and bathrooms.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Definition of bathrooms
Noun
  • Under the injunction, transgender people can use single-stall restrooms that align with their gender identity, or multi-stall options when there is no single-stall option on the same floor, or that option is occupied or out of order.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • There was buildup on the wall underneath the chlorine dish machine, as well as dust on the ceiling vents inside the men’s and women’s restrooms.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of restrooms
Noun
  • Between mineral buildup, unsightly stains, foul odors, and the presence of germs and bacteria, toilets require regular scrubbing.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
  • My editor Lori and I have been eyeing the sparse market for fabulous toilets since March, but found none so ornate as these Mexican-style pieces.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
Definition of toilets
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