washroom

See also: wash room

English

Etymology

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

Noun

washroom (plural washrooms)

A room intended to wash the face and hands.
(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

单词	washroom
释义	washroom See also: wash room English Etymology From wash +‎ room in reference to its sinks, but generally used euphemistically. Noun washroom (plural washrooms) A room intended to wash the face and hands. (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
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