noun
Uncommon
gents
JEHNTS
Gents (noun) means a men's public toilet. Example: “He nipped into the gents before the film started.”
noun
1
A men's public toilet.
"He nipped into the gents before the film started."
adj
1
Made or intended for men.
"The store has a sale on gents clothing this week."
How to use gents
Learner’s notesIn 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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Etymology
A shortened form of gentlemen.
Rhymes for gents
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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.
