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
1
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 notesIn 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
Common pairings
public restroom
restroom sign
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Etymology
Compound of rest + room; the term began as a polite euphemism for a lavatory.
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Rhymes for restroom
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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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