as in restrooms
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 washrooms
Their four properties have 450 boat slips combined with four gas docks, washrooms and showers, plus picnic spots for vacation getaways or weekend fun.
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Understated washrooms can look to options like dual-tone grey or monochrome blue for a pop of color, while maximalists can flock to more experimental combos like mustard yellow and bronze to really peacock.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Understated washrooms can look to options like dual-tone grey or monochrome blue for a pop of color, while maximalists can flock to more experimental combos like mustard yellow and bronze to really peacock.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washrooms
Noun
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The hotel has several wheelchair-friendly public restrooms that also feature baby changing stations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
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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“Washrooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washrooms. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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