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
Preventing public input The restroom language was abruptly added to a bill that had been solely focused on prohibiting the Department of Revenue from accommodating gender marker change requests on state identification documents.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
But as fans chant her name, forgoing halftime trips to concession stands and restrooms to watch her perform, Niu is filled with both gratitude and motivation.
—Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Uncovering the Los Angeles Central Library's time capsule, behind the wall of the men's restroom.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The charges stem from an incident in February 2024 at Club Elan in Savannah, which began when staff said Aronow drunkenly forced her way into an employees-only restroom — a claim that appeared to be supported by surveillance footage.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
But as fans chant her name, forgoing halftime trips to concession stands and restrooms to watch her perform, Niu is filled with both gratitude and motivation.
—Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Uncovering the Los Angeles Central Library's time capsule, behind the wall of the men's restroom.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The charges stem from an incident in February 2024 at Club Elan in Savannah, which began when staff said Aronow drunkenly forced her way into an employees-only restroom — a claim that appeared to be supported by surveillance footage.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restroom
Noun
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Since last summer, police in Northern California have been investigating a hidden camera found in a public bathroom at a Kaiser Medical Center in Vallejo.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and three half-baths, plus a den, library, office, great room, loft, and media room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Tiny Hogwarts' bathroom, meanwhile, is at the opposite side of the home to the daybed area and includes a small floating vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a shower.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
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Gloves provide peace of mind when scrubbing toilets, wiping trash cans, or handling particularly dirty areas, reducing the risk of direct contact with germs.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restroom. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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