washroom

noun

ˈwȯsh-ˌrüm How to pronounce washroom (audio)
Definition of washroomnext
as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste could you tell me where the washroom is?

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Recent Examples of washroom Occupations that qualify for the tax break on tips as spelled out by Treasury also include bartenders, washroom attendants, elderly companions, party planners, pet groomers and more. — Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 Investigators say that about half an hour earlier the victim was in the washroom at the Walgreens when the two teens went in. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026 The lower floor is where the analysts toil; entry to the upper floor, where the action is, is by the sort of fancy key that might have been used to open an executive washroom in 1895. — Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025 The standard time for Broadway intermissions ranges between 15 and 20 minutes, long enough to stretch your legs, maybe grab a snack, and hit the washroom. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for washroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washroom
  1. bathroom
  2. restroom
  3. toilet
Noun
  • In addition to one king bedroom and one queen, the penthouse is home to three bathrooms (complete with Frette linens), one of which features a striking green sink.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • Advertisement And always wash your hands after using the bathroom to avoid transferring any microbes to your food or other people.
    — Alice Park, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • The newborn was found in a portable restroom on the campgrounds of the festival on the morning of Sunday, June 28, the final day of the four-day festival, according to Michigan State Police.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Several victims were were found in the pub’s restrooms at the back of the pub, the prime minister said, adding that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
Definition of restroom
Noun
  • On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • For Gatere, achieving those goals will require broader structural changes to an industry that, until last year, was not even required by law to provide separate toilets for women.
    — Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
Definition of toilet

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