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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Like other newer clubs, the restrooms have the sinks in a common area outside the toilets to offer more supervision and prevent shenanigans.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Ionna Beacon stations feature 20 or more charging bays, a canopy covering all the stalls, trash bins, pet waste stations, outdoor seating areas, restrooms, an interior lounge space, and retail offerings.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the Beaver Nuggets and jerky wall get most of the love (and yes, the bathrooms are as spotless as legend says), chefs say the real reason to pull over is the hot bar.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The bathrooms are kitted out with divine John Masters Organic toiletries.—
Kalpana Fitzpatrick,
TheWeek,
15 Apr. 2026
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The resort implements its sustainability commitment in ways beyond just substituting plastic water bottles (with reusable ones made of sugarcane waste) and harvesting rainwater to flush toilets.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hurson also asked government lawyers, referring to the current number of toilets installed at the facility.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Washrooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washrooms. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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