restroom
noun
rest·room
ˈrest-ˌrüm 
-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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The sustainable terminal aims to decrease stress and prioritize well-being with gender-neutral restrooms, wellness zones, and accessible wayfinding.
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit’s safe parking program offers homeless community members a safe place to park and access on-site services such as restrooms, handwashing stations, charging stations and case management services.
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Privately, Mamdani hopes to install bidets, the bathroom fixture used to clean one’s nether regions with water after using the restroom.
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Our new mayor is having additional restrooms installed throughout the city.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restroom. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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restroom
noun
rest·room
ˈrest-ˌrüm
-ˌru̇m
: a room or set of rooms that includes sinks and toilets
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