restroom

noun

ˈrest-ˌrüm How to pronounce restroom (audio)
Definition of restroomnext
as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste I wasn't feeling well and had to make a number of trips to the restroom

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Recent Examples of restroom There are construction cranes, National Guard troops, and portable restrooms everywhere. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 Gender-neutral restrooms required at public schools All public schools in California must provide access to at least one gender-neutral restroom that's inclusive of all students. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 1 July 2026 With the facilities unavailable, Caltrans is encouraging travelers to plan ahead by identifying alternate places to stop for fuel, food, restroom breaks and rest before beginning their trip. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 At least 15 states now restrict transgender individuals from using public restrooms, including in government buildings and universities. — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for restroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restroom
  1. bathroom
  2. toilet
Noun
  • Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
  • Take a cue and hang your towel in a more unobtrusive place, like on a hook in the bathroom.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • For Gatere, achieving those goals will require broader structural changes to an industry that, until last year, was not even required by law to provide separate toilets for women.
    — Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
Definition of toilet

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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restroom. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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