washroom

[ wosh-room, -room, wawsh- ]

noun

1. a room having washbowls and other toilet facilities.

washroom

/ -ˌrʊm; ˈwɒʃˌruːm /

noun

1. a room, esp in a factory or office block, in which lavatories, washbasins, etc, are situated
2. a euphemism for lavatory

Word History and Origins

Origin of washroom¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10; wash + room

Example Sentences

There are no washroom facilities, so the workers use the outdoors.

From BBC

There were also days, in the beginning, when Madhu said she felt unsure whether she could use the women's washroom around party workers.

From BBC

In the first incident, Mr. Awuah-Darko said that he had been directing Mr. Wiley to a washroom when the star suddenly grabbed his buttocks.

From New York Times

In the first incident, Mr. Awuah-Darko said that he had been directing Mr. Wiley to a washroom when the star suddenly grabbed his buttocks.

From New York Times

Ansari had been hospitalised on Tuesday after a fall in the washroom, according to jail authorities.

From BBC

Related Words

• bathroom
• lavatory
• restroom
• sauna
• shower
• toilet