restroom

noun

ˈrest-ˌrüm How to pronounce restroom (audio)
Definition of restroomnext
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 Officers searched the restroom and found a package of contraband drugs, including K2, high-potency THC wax and suboxone strips. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Shortly before the check came, one of the wives went to use the restroom. — Judith Martin, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 The moment when the audience gets up, goes to the restroom, orders drinks, and chats in the hallway. — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026 Customers could order concessions, which employees delivered to vehicles, while masks were required inside the theater for restroom use. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restroom
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  1. bathroom
  2. toilet
Noun
  • The Upland resident owns Young’s Automotive in Covina, according to the statement, where he is accused of placing the cameras to record unsuspecting victims using the bathroom.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The platform is wheelchair accessible but does not have shelter, bathrooms, water fountains or a waiting area.
    — Eva Flowe October 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • This is quite compact and has a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The restroom was missing a toilet paper dispenser, rolls of toilet paper were observed on a grab rail next to the toilet.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of toilet

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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restroom. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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