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 new station would include a lounge, restrooms, and a high-end convenience market.
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The assault in the restroom seems to fit into a pattern of men exploiting or hurting Sweetpea.
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New modern restrooms were built with privacy stalls that include more room for luggage.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The assault in the restroom seems to fit into a pattern of men exploiting or hurting Sweetpea.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
New modern restrooms were built with privacy stalls that include more room for luggage.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Renovations would include adding restrooms, expanding the lobby, upgrading accessibility and revitalizing its technical capabilities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Restroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restroom. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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