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
The hotel has several wheelchair-friendly public restrooms that also feature baby changing stations.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, Rajner was an in-your-face advocate, seizing every opportunity — in corridors, elevators, even restrooms — to press the issue and keep it in front of Republican and Democratic lawmakers.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The clubhouses were outfitted with merch stands, bars, restrooms, DJs, livestreams of panels, Royal Blue vending machines and vibrating hammocks.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Make note, however, that there are no portable restrooms along the parade route.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Alicia Silverstone all hug near the bar, then disembark to respective restrooms.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
After that date, local governments, schools and public universities may face substantial fines for failing to designate restrooms, changing rooms and showers as male or female.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The quintessential vacation destination's ample public beaches are outfitted with amenities like restrooms, outdoor showers, lifeguards, and umbrella and chair rentals.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
But the event does face rising costs associated with closing down streets, setting up portable restrooms, hiring police and ensuring the safety of attendees and residents.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, Rajner was an in-your-face advocate, seizing every opportunity — in corridors, elevators, even restrooms — to press the issue and keep it in front of Republican and Democratic lawmakers.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The clubhouses were outfitted with merch stands, bars, restrooms, DJs, livestreams of panels, Royal Blue vending machines and vibrating hammocks.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Make note, however, that there are no portable restrooms along the parade route.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Alicia Silverstone all hug near the bar, then disembark to respective restrooms.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
After that date, local governments, schools and public universities may face substantial fines for failing to designate restrooms, changing rooms and showers as male or female.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The quintessential vacation destination's ample public beaches are outfitted with amenities like restrooms, outdoor showers, lifeguards, and umbrella and chair rentals.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
But the event does face rising costs associated with closing down streets, setting up portable restrooms, hiring police and ensuring the safety of attendees and residents.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrooms
Noun
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The roots of the quaint hotel—once home to a cardinal—are reflected in the guest rooms’ tapestries, oak floors, and Carrara-marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Ford was also designed without urinals, which use less water than toilets.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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Uncle Brown builds this recognition into every feature of their lineup of smart toilets, ensuring that families can grow happily and healthily.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Restrooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrooms. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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