restroom

noun

rest·​room ˈrest-ˌrüm How to pronounce restroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
US
: a room or suite of rooms in a public space providing toilets and lavatories : a public bathroom

Examples of restroom in a Sentence

I wasn't feeling well and had to make a number of trips to the restroom.
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Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of restroom was in 1899

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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restroom. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

restroom

noun
rest·​room ˈrest-ˌrüm How to pronounce restroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room or set of rooms that includes sinks and toilets

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