restroom

noun

rest·​room ˈrest-ˌrüm 
-ˌru̇m
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: a room or suite of rooms in a public space providing toilets and lavatories : a public bathroom

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I wasn't feeling well and had to make a number of trips to the restroom.
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Health inspectors observed mouse droppings in the corners of the floors throughout the facility and in the restroom. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 Buc-ee's sued Beaver's Mini Mart in late July, four months after the chain known for its extensive food offerings and massive restrooms opened its first Ohio store less than a half-hour's drive away. — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Buc-ee’s sued Beaver’s Mini Mart in late July, four months after the chain known for its extensive food offerings and massive restrooms opened its first Ohio store less than a half-hour’s drive away. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 In late July, a citywide water pressure outage in Anaheim temporarily disrupted operations at the park, forcing the closure of restrooms and restaurants. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restroom

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of restroom was in 1899

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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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