restroom

noun — 2 senses

restroom

noun

US /ˈɹɛstˌɹum/

Etymology From rest + room, from an earlier sense of "breakroom".

1

Philippines, US, Euphemistic A room containing a public toilet: a public lavatory.

  • Could you tell me where I can find the restroom?
2

Archaic, Dated A room (usually in a public building or workplace) set aside for rest and relaxation; breakroom.

Synonyms
bathroom
Derived terms
go to the restroom, use the restroom
Hyponyms
bathroom

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