Synonyms for

Restroom

Verb / ˈreˌstru:m / Another word for restroom — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A room equipped with a toilet and sink for use by the public or employees in a public building.

Synonyms & similar words

publiclavatory convenience washroom publictoilet toiletfacility publicconvenience comfortstation bathroom lavatory toilet washroom loo john privy latrine porta-potty outhouse head crapper can

Synonyms by register

Formal

lavatory washroom toilet facilities convenience

Informal

loo john can bathroom head

Literary

privy water closet

Antonyms

activity work labor action effort exercise movement

Common collocations

  • public restroom
  • restroom break
  • women's restroom
  • men's restroom
  • restroom attendant
  • restroom door
  • restroom key

Word family

noun restroom

Usage note

Restroom is a common and polite term in American English. In British English, 'loo' or 'toilet' are more common informal terms.

Example sentences

  1. I need to find the restroom.
  2. The restroom is down the hall to the left.
  3. Please make sure to clean the restroom before you leave.
  4. The restaurant's restroom was very clean and well-stocked.
  5. I don't like using public restrooms.

Quotes

  • 'Never use a restroom on the street, or in a stadium, or in a hotel, unless you have inspected it for cleanliness.' - Erma Bombeck
  • 'I was in and out of hospitals for years with Lyme disease. It was awful. But I didn't die from it, and I didn't have to live with it.' - Avril Lavigne
  • 'It's always challenging when you're shooting out of town and you're in a hotel room for three months. And I'm not good with that.' - Michael Biehn

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