as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
I wasn't feeling well and had to make a number of trips to the restroom
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Recent Examples of restroom
Plumbing work will also be necessary because there are no restrooms on the second and third floors.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Several studies have found that shopping cart handles have more germs than public restrooms.
—Mindy Johnston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
However, the law does affect the school’s other policies, such as restroom access.
—Marie-Amelie George, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Data layers within the app can address rider needs, such as connecting to bike lockers and restrooms.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Several studies have found that shopping cart handles have more germs than public restrooms.
—Mindy Johnston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
However, the law does affect the school’s other policies, such as restroom access.
—Marie-Amelie George, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Data layers within the app can address rider needs, such as connecting to bike lockers and restrooms.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restroom
Noun
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This two-story house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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But most impressive of all is the spa-grade bathroom, featuring a shower that could fit five with room to spare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Wipe toothpaste splatters from the mirror, run a cloth over the counters, and give the toilet bowl a quick swish.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
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That would also create a private space for using the portable toilet, though toilet use might be better left outdoors as the shower room packs up to serve as part of the front bed – so good luck using it at night.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restroom. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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