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john

noun

ˈjän

Definition of john

as in restroom

a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste man, that guy seems to spend hours in the john

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Recent Examples of john The woman regrets having hurt the feelings of a john who wanted to ask her out. — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026 Not a single john was named in the conspiracy, despite there likely being hundreds. — Anita Chabriacolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2022 That slow circumnavigation past highway and ditch, the mountain of gravel and the porta-john. — J. Robert Lennon, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2019 See All Example Sentences for john

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The unusual diversion also led to discussion among travelers online, some of whom shared their own experiences with restroom problems aboard flights.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Toilet paper was stored outside the dispenser inside the employee restroom.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Sweet-Haus Tiny Cabin Company The bathroom is on the opposite side of the home from the living room.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bathroom

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Inspectors test commonly touched surfaces like door handles, thermostats, remotes, light switches, faucets and toilet flush handles.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Accessibility app Snowball turns lived experiences into detailed data, letting users review businesses and other venues for their step-free access, accessible toilets, parking, seating, lighting, noise, and quiet spaces.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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