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.
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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 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
Not 470, which had only been tweaked slightly — the ground floor, where the kitchen and washroom would have been, at some point became a separate apartment.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2025
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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 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
Not 470, which had only been tweaked slightly — the ground floor, where the kitchen and washroom would have been, at some point became a separate apartment.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for washroom
Noun
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This two-story house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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But most impressive of all is the spa-grade bathroom, featuring a shower that could fit five with room to spare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The stadium has new bleachers, concessions, ticket buildings, restrooms and a press box with elevator access, and the players will use new team rooms and a building dedicated to weight training.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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This consists of repairing or improving lighting, ADA-accessible restrooms, elevators and escalators.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 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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“Washroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washroom. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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