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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Mini bars are disguised in Chinoiserie cabinets; bed heads are hand-embroidered; and the toto loo seats in the white-marble bathrooms exude a gentle heat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The congressman wrote that a parent filed a complaint alleging the school system violated her daughter’s civil rights under Title IX by allowing transgender students to use girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
2 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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