Restroom: meaning, definitions and examples

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restroom

[ ˈrɛstruːm ]

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in a public place

A room equipped with facilities for washing one's hands and face, using the toilet, and sometimes changing clothes.

Synonyms

bathroom, lavatory, toilet

Examples of usage

I need to use the restroom before we leave.
The restroom was clean and well-maintained.

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in a restaurant or hotel

A room set aside for customers in a public building, where they can use the toilet and wash their hands.

Synonyms

gentlemen's room, ladies' room, washroom

Examples of usage

The restroom in this restaurant is located at the back.
Please ask the waiter for the restroom key.

Translations

Translations of the word "restroom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 banheiro

🇮🇳 शौचालय

🇩🇪 Toilette

🇮🇩 toilet

🇺🇦 туалет

🇵🇱 toaleta

🇯🇵 トイレ

🇫🇷 toilettes

🇪🇸 baño

🇹🇷 tuvalet

🇰🇷 화장실

🇸🇦 حمام

🇨🇿 toaleta

🇸🇰 toaleta

🇨🇳 洗手间

🇸🇮 stranišče

🇮🇸 klósett

🇰🇿 дәретхана

🇬🇪 ტუალეტი

🇦🇿 tualet

🇲🇽 baño

Word origin

The term 'restroom' originated in the United States in the late 19th century, as a euphemism for 'toilet room' or 'bathroom'. It was used to describe a room where one could rest or relax, in addition to using the facilities. Over time, the term became commonly used in public places such as restaurants, hotels, and other establishments to refer to the facilities where one could relieve themselves and freshen up.