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washroom

washroom

See also: wash room

English

Noun

washroom (plural washrooms)

  1. A room intended to wash the face and hands.
  2. (US, Canada, euphemistic) A room with a toilet, particularly a public toilet.

Usage notes

The term originated in the US but has been largely replaced by restroom except in certain regions of the country. It continues to be a common word in Canadian English.

Hypernyms

Synonyms

  • (room with a sink): lavatory
  • (room with a toilet): See Wikisaurus:bathroom

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