noun Uncommon

restroom

REHST-room

Restroom (noun) means a public toilet, especially one in a shop, office, or other building. Example: “Can you tell me where the restroom is?”

noun

A public toilet, especially one in a shop, office, or other building.

"Can you tell me where the restroom is?"

How to use restroom

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA public bathroom.

UK vs US

Chiefly American; British English usually says "toilet" or "loo," and "public convenience" for shared ones.

Easily confused with

bathroom →

Common pairings

public restroom restroom sign

Word forms

restrooms plural

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Etymology

Compound of rest + room; the term began as a polite euphemism for a lavatory.

Synonyms

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bathroom

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Rhymes for restroom

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Frequently asked questions

What does “restroom” mean?

The word “restroom” means a public toilet, especially one in a shop, office, or other building. In plain terms, a public bathroom.

How do you pronounce “restroom”?

“Restroom” is pronounced REHST-room (/ˈɹɛstˌɹum/ in IPA).

How do you use “restroom” in a sentence?

Here is “restroom” used in a sentence: “Can you tell me where the restroom is?”

What is another word for “restroom”?

Words with a similar meaning to “restroom” include bathroom.

What part of speech is “restroom”?

“Restroom” is a noun.

Is “restroom” a common word?

“Restroom” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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