washroom

noun

ˈwȯsh-ˌrüm How to pronounce washroom (audio)
Definition of washroomnext
as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste could you tell me where the washroom is?

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Recent Examples of washroom Meanwhile, Miele appliances accent the gourmet kitchen, and smart toilets turn each washroom into a tech-forward sanctuary. — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 There is evidence that women’s vulnerability increases when refugee camps don’t have women’s washrooms, when they are placed too close to men’s washrooms or are in remote, unlit locations. — Jenna Norosky, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026 At least the Sox honored his request to install bidets in the clubhouse washroom, so there’s that. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 Occupations that qualify for the tax break on tips as spelled out by Treasury also include bartenders, washroom attendants, elderly companions, party planners, pet groomers and more. — Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for washroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washroom
  1. bathroom
  2. restroom
  3. toilet
Noun
  • With five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, this spot is well-suited for a large group.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Firearms purchased in Florida were put in small backpacks and stashed in a trashcan in the library bathroom, the department said.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • This woman couldn't point to one place in the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, or the Declaration of Independence that proves her claim that males have the right to compete in women's sports or use women's restrooms.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • To oppose the company’s decision to change its open door policy, meaning people who don’t buy anything can’t use the restroom.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of restroom
Noun
  • Even the bathrooms stay in character, pairing vintage Bakelite telephones with Dyson hair dryers and Toto bidet toilets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • How about blowing bubbles through a straw while sitting on the toilet?
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of toilet

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“Washroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washroom. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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