washroom

noun
UK: /ˈwɒʃ.ruːm/
US: /ˈwɑːʃ.ruːm/

  1. A room with a toilet and sink, usually in a public place.

    1. The washroom is near the entrance, by the coat check.
    2. After a long journey, the first thing I did was find the washroom to freshen up.

  2. A room for washing; bathroom or lavatory in a private house.

    1. Our guests used the washroom on the ground floor of our house.
    2. The architect designed the house with a modern washroom that includes a bathtub.

Synonyms

restroom lavatory toilet powder room bathroom

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "washroom" in English means: A room with a toilet and sink, usually in a public place., A room for washing; bathroom or lavatory in a private house..

The phonetic transcription of "washroom" is /ˈwɒʃ.ruːm/ in British English and /ˈwɑːʃ.ruːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "washroom": restroom, lavatory, toilet, powder room, bathroom.

Example usage of "washroom": "The washroom is near the entrance, by the coat check.". More examples on the page.