noun

washroom

WOSH-ruum

Washroom (noun) means a room containing a toilet and sink, especially a public one. Example: “Could you point me to the washroom?”

noun

A room containing a toilet and sink, especially a public one.

"Could you point me to the washroom?"

How to use washroom

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA polite word for a public toilet.

UK vs US

"Washroom" is common in Canada and parts of the US; British English usually says "toilet" or "loo," while "restroom" is more typical elsewhere in the US.

Easily confused with

restroom → bathroom →

Word forms

washrooms plural

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Etymology

From wash + room, originally naming a room with sinks for washing up; now mostly used as a polite word for "toilet."

Rhymes for washroom

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Frequently asked questions

What does “washroom” mean?

The word “washroom” means a room containing a toilet and sink, especially a public one. In plain terms, a polite word for a public toilet.

How do you pronounce “washroom”?

“Washroom” is pronounced WOSH-ruum (/ˈwɒʃrʊm/ in IPA).

How do you use “washroom” in a sentence?

Here is “washroom” used in a sentence: “Could you point me to the washroom?”

What part of speech is “washroom”?

“Washroom” is a noun.