Washroom: meaning, definitions and examples
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washroom
[ ˈwɒʃruːm ]
in a public place
A room equipped with washing and often toilet facilities; a restroom.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I need to use the washroom before we leave.
- The washroom was clean and well-maintained.
Translations
Translations of the word "washroom" in other languages:
🇵🇹 banheiro
🇮🇳 शौचालय
🇩🇪 Badezimmer
🇮🇩 kamar mandi
🇺🇦 ванна кімната
🇵🇱 łazienka
🇯🇵 浴室 (yokushitsu)
🇫🇷 salle de bain
🇪🇸 baño
🇹🇷 banyo
🇰🇷 화장실 (hwajangsil)
🇸🇦 حمام (ḥammām)
🇨🇿 koupelna
🇸🇰 kúpeľňa
🇨🇳 浴室 (yùshì)
🇸🇮 kopalnica
🇮🇸 baðherbergi
🇰🇿 жуынатын бөлме
🇬🇪 საპირფარეშო (sapirparesho)
🇦🇿 hamam otağı
🇲🇽 baño
Word origin
The term 'washroom' originated in North America in the late 19th century. It was initially used to refer to a room equipped for washing, but over time, it evolved to include toilet facilities as well. The word 'washroom' is a combination of 'wash' and 'room', emphasizing its primary function of personal hygiene. Today, 'washroom' is commonly used in both public and private settings to describe a space for washing and toileting.