restroom

or rest room

[ rest- room, room ]

noun

1. rooms or a room having a sink, toilet, and other facilities for use by employees, visitors, etc., as in a store, theater, or office.

Word History and Origins

Origin of restroom¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

"There's a concern about the uses of restroom facilities and locker rooms and all that," Johnson told reporters.

From Salon

Similarly, park-goers have trampled sensitive vegetation in the Merced River, while trashing the area and leaving “unsanitary conditions” due to a lack of restrooms, park officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

He is tactless, following Cohn into a restroom to beg for his help or scarfing down cheeseballs and talking about midget wrestling at an Atlantic City casino buffet.

From Salon

Klum also confirmed that she would need to wear adult diapers to get through the night without having to use the restroom.

From Los Angeles Times

He was returning to his seat after using the restroom at the front of the plane about two hours into the flight when he stopped at the 12th row.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• lavatory
• powder room
• toilet
• washroom
• water closet