restroom
noun
rest·room
ˈrest-ˌrüm 
-ˌru̇m
US
: a room or suite of rooms in a public space providing toilets and lavatories : a public bathroom
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Examples of restroom in a Sentence
I wasn't feeling well and had to make a number of trips to the restroom.
Recent Examples on the Web
While space will be tight, Stephenson says passengers can leave their seats to stretch their legs, speak to the pilot or use the restroom.
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Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
This year’s festival will also include a Jazz Lounge ticket, which gives fans exclusive access to premium parking, a tented lounge with complimentary wifi and TV monitors, along with special restroom facilities with air conditioning.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
Several restrooms inside the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center are sometimes locked, forcing visitors to the restroom in the basement.
—Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Gross restroom:How to clean dirty grout How to clean your dirty hairbrushes and combs easily
Start by using a comb to remove any loose hair from the brush or comb.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Watch this 👀 Slipping through: A Texas man managed to make it onto a Delta plane without a ticket before flight attendants caught him outside the restroom.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
The electrical system is problematic, elevators often don’t work and frequent sewer backups can make using the restrooms an unpleasant experience.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
There are stunning flower arrangements, stacks of art books, and capacious public restrooms.
—Andrew Russeth, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Her last recollection was using the restroom at the club, then waking up at Motel 77 with bruises on both inner thighs, according to a police report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
This year’s festival will also include a Jazz Lounge ticket, which gives fans exclusive access to premium parking, a tented lounge with complimentary wifi and TV monitors, along with special restroom facilities with air conditioning.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
Several restrooms inside the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center are sometimes locked, forcing visitors to the restroom in the basement.
—Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Gross restroom:How to clean dirty grout How to clean your dirty hairbrushes and combs easily
Start by using a comb to remove any loose hair from the brush or comb.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Watch this 👀 Slipping through: A Texas man managed to make it onto a Delta plane without a ticket before flight attendants caught him outside the restroom.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
The electrical system is problematic, elevators often don’t work and frequent sewer backups can make using the restrooms an unpleasant experience.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
There are stunning flower arrangements, stacks of art books, and capacious public restrooms.
—Andrew Russeth, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Her last recollection was using the restroom at the club, then waking up at Motel 77 with bruises on both inner thighs, according to a police report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restroom. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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restroom
noun
rest·room
ˈrest-ˌrüm
-ˌru̇m
: a room or set of rooms that includes sinks and toilets
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