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
Idaho lawmakers fiercely debated a proposal to allow people to sue businesses and local governments that allow transgender people to use the restrooms aligning with their gender identity.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
In a nearby communal restroom, officers also found a shaver with hair clippings on the ground, White said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Minutes later, Parker collapsed in a restroom, losing consciousness.
—Karen Borta, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Additional water would be needed for administrative uses like restrooms.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
In a nearby communal restroom, officers also found a shaver with hair clippings on the ground, White said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Minutes later, Parker collapsed in a restroom, losing consciousness.
—Karen Borta, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Additional water would be needed for administrative uses like restrooms.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restroom
Noun
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Completed in 2024, this 18,336-square-foot mansion boasts six bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and a flat, three-quarter-acre-plus lot.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The condominium features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As with any married couple who have been together for a long time, John and Maureen have their issues beyond someone leaving the toilet seat up.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Flush the toilet after every use to keep the contents from sitting too long and causing stains.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restroom. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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