noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A room containing a public toilet: a public lavatory. Philippines, US, euphemistic

   "Could you tell me where I can find the restroom?"

2. 2
   a toilet that is available to the public wordnet
3. 3
   A room (usually in a public building or workplace) set aside for rest and relaxation; breakroom. archaic, dated

Synonyms

All synonyms

bathroombathroomboggercancomfort stationconvenience

Example

More examples

"Leaving the restroom we must wash our hands!"

Etymology

From rest + room, from an earlier sense of "breakroom".

Related phrases

go to the restroomuse the restroom

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