as in bathrooms
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 restrooms
Overall, the cost of holding the parade has jumped from about $12,000 to almost $50,000, including signs, portable restrooms and permits.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
The multimillion-dollar plan was sparked by the city’s request for proposals for restrooms that would eliminate the need to drill underground to be connected to the city’s sewer and water lines.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The mayor said more work is still to come for these restrooms once they're installed.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
For now, the outlet said that major occasions like state dinners are currently being hosted in large on the South Lawn, with outdoor restrooms installed so guests don't have to travel to and from the White House.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Accessibility The hotel itself is ADA-compliant, offering a selection of guest rooms and restrooms that are ADA accessible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
For those who remember having to stay after school and write the same sentence over and over on a chalkboard as punishment for misbehavior, there are reminders in the restrooms.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The park features a concession stand, firepits (one accessed only via the skating loop), restrooms, and an indoor/outdoor area with picnic tables.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Some of the amenities include work-comfortable seats, workstations, chargers and USB ports at every seat, bike racks and spacious restrooms.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
The multimillion-dollar plan was sparked by the city’s request for proposals for restrooms that would eliminate the need to drill underground to be connected to the city’s sewer and water lines.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The mayor said more work is still to come for these restrooms once they're installed.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
For now, the outlet said that major occasions like state dinners are currently being hosted in large on the South Lawn, with outdoor restrooms installed so guests don't have to travel to and from the White House.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Accessibility The hotel itself is ADA-compliant, offering a selection of guest rooms and restrooms that are ADA accessible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
For those who remember having to stay after school and write the same sentence over and over on a chalkboard as punishment for misbehavior, there are reminders in the restrooms.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The park features a concession stand, firepits (one accessed only via the skating loop), restrooms, and an indoor/outdoor area with picnic tables.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Some of the amenities include work-comfortable seats, workstations, chargers and USB ports at every seat, bike racks and spacious restrooms.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrooms
Noun
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Abby, that restaurant has very nice bathrooms.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Soon WeatherTech was selling indoor mats for kitchens and bathrooms, boot trays, coasters, tablet holders and even stainless steel pet bowls.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Biggest Bathroom Layout Mistake Plumbers agree that the number-one bathroom layout mistake that leads to future problems is placing toilets, showers, and sinks too far away from the main drain stack when determining fixture placement.—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the water is shut off, pipes should be fully drained by flushing toilets and running faucets.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Restrooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrooms. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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