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Definition of restroom

restroom

/ˈrɛst.ruːm/
rest · room
Plural:restrooms
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restroom Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A room in a public building, workplace, or commercial establishment equipped with one or more toilets and washbasins.

Example

"The museum visitor asked the security guard for directions to the nearest restroom."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in American English as a polite term for a public toilet facility; in a private home, the term 'bathroom' is strongly preferred.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the late 19th century as a compound of 'rest' and 'room', originally referring to a lounge in workplaces or department stores furnished with chairs and washbasins where patrons or employees could rest and freshen up.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Restroom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/restroom
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