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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That gig included maintaining a coffee station, restocking the restroom and mopping up spills. — Brian Niemietz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Another woman alleged that Brand orally raped her in 2004 in the restroom of a London bar. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Theatergoers had to use the restrooms at the preschool next door. — Rudi Greenberg, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 Raybould also noted Roell was fired by Garland ISD prior to his time at DISD, specifically accused of touching a student and observing students in the restroom, but that DISD still hired him despite knowing this. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 Oct. 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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