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Definition of gents

gents

/ˈdʒɛnts/
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Plural:gents
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• noun

1

Gentlemen or men, often used as a casual or friendly form of address.

Example

"Good evening, gents, may I take your drink orders before we look at the dinner menu?"

2

British A men's public toilet or restroom.

Example

"He excused himself from the table to nip to the gents before the train departed."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to a men's public lavatory in British English, "gents" (often preceded by "the") is treated as a singular noun despite its plural form.

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gentrifier
gentrify
gentry
gents
genuflect
genuine
genuinely

Word Origin & Etymology

A colloquial clipping of "gentlemen", attested from the 16th century; the sense of a men's public toilet developed in the late 19th century from signage reading "Gentlemen".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gents. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gents
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