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
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A room containing a toilet and sink, especially a public one.
"Could you point me to the washroom?"
How to use washroom
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- washrooms
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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."
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Rhymes for washroom
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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.
