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Definition of washroom

washroom

/ˈwɑːʃ.ruːm/
wash · room
Plural:washrooms
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washroom Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A room equipped with washing and toilet facilities, especially in a public building, workplace, or restaurant (the standard term in Canada).

Example

"Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest washroom is located?"

2

A utility room in a house, hotel, or institution equipped with sinks and appliances for washing clothes or linens.

Example

"She carried the basket of soiled sheets down to the basement washroom."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In Canadian English, 'washroom' is the standard, polite everyday term for a public toilet, whereas in the United States 'restroom' is far more common.

• Nearby Words

washougal
washout
washrag
washroom
washstand
washtub
washup

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