restroom

noun

rest·​room ˈrest-ˌrüm How to pronounce restroom (audio)
-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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There is seating in and around the splash pad, including picnic tables and pavilions, as well as restrooms and outdoor showers, according to the release. — Christina Hall, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 This might sound like some kind of punishment or endurance challenge today, but in Ancient Rome this was just a standard public restroom. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 The convenience stores also offer groceries, touch-free restrooms and free Wi-Fi. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 Torres was then seen on camera concealing the money inside his black jacket before entering an employee restroom, according to the report. — Ana Maria Soler, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restroom

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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 How to pronounce restroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room or set of rooms that includes sinks and toilets
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