noun Uncommon

gents

JEHNTS

Gents (noun) means a men's public toilet. Example: “He nipped into the gents before the film started.”

noun

A men's public toilet.

"He nipped into the gents before the film started."

adj

Made or intended for men.

"The store has a sale on gents clothing this week."

How to Use Gents

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual British word for the men's toilet, or an adjective meaning "for men."

UK vs US

Chiefly British usage; Americans usually say "men's room."

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What does “gents” mean?

The word “gents” means a men's public toilet. In plain terms, a casual British word for the men's toilet, or an adjective meaning "for men.".

How do you pronounce “gents”?

“Gents” is pronounced JEHNTS (/ˈdʒɛnts/ in IPA).

How do you use “gents” in a sentence?

Here is “gents” used in a sentence: “He nipped into the gents before the film started.”

What part of speech is “gents”?

Depending on how it is used, “gents” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “gents” a common word?

“Gents” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “gents” have?

“Gents” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a men's public toilet.