restroom (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛstruːm/
Definition
A public toilet, especially one in a commercial building like a restaurant, store, or office.
Examples
Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest restroom is?
The restaurant's restroom was surprisingly clean and well-maintained.
I need to quickly use the restroom before the movie starts.
Regional English
- CanE washroom (Canada) context: toilet or restroom equivalent: restroom Washroom is the usual Canadian public word for a toilet or restroom.
- AmE restroom (United States) context: toilet or restroom equivalent: toilet Restroom is a polite American word for a public toilet.
- AmE bathroom (United States) context: toilet or restroom equivalent: toilet Bathroom is a common American word for a toilet, even without a bath.
- BrE toilet (United Kingdom) context: toilet or restroom equivalent: restroom Toilet is a normal British word for the room or fixture.
How to Use restroom
- use the restroom (collocation)
- To go to the toilet. — "I need to use the restroom before we leave."
- find the restroom (collocation)
- To locate the toilet facilities. — "Can you help me find the restroom?"
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