gents
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
A clipped form of gentlemen. As a room, via misspelling of gents', a clipped form of gentlemen's room.
Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ɛnts
Noun
gents
- (chiefly UK, informal euphemistic) A men's room: a lavatory intended for use by men.
- Where is the gents? I need a slash.
- 1898, The Hotel/Motor Hotel Monthly, Vol. 6, p. 27:
- 2000, Munroe Blair, Ceramic Water Closets, p. 15:
- 2014 April 11, Charlotte Meredith, "The Palace of Sexminster" in Huffington Post: United Kingdom:
Synonyms
- (room): men's, gents'; see also Thesaurus:bathroom
See also
Adjective
gents (not comparable)
Coordinate terms
- (all senses): ladies
Anagrams
French
Noun
gents f
Adjective
gents
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