washroom

See also: wash room

English

Etymology

From wash +‎ room in reference to its sinks, but generally used euphemistically.

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.

Synonyms

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

Hypernyms

• room

Translations

toilet — see toilet