Word
restroom
A public room with toilets and sinks, especially in a store, restaurant, or other public building.
Meanings
A room in a public place, such as a restaurant, store, or airport, that contains toilets and sinks for people to use.
Definition
A restroom is a room available for public use that contains toilets and sinks. People use restrooms when they are away from home, such as in restaurants, airports, or shopping malls. This term is primarily used in American English and is a polite way to refer to a public lavatory.
Examples
- Excuse me, where is the nearest restroom?
- My friend went to the restroom before the movie started.
- You can find the restrooms on the second floor of the department store.
- The flight attendant announced that the restrooms were at the back of the plane.
- She needed to use the restroom during the long train ride.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use "restroom" in British English, where terms like "toilet," "loo," or "washroom" are more common and natural.
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