restroom

noun (a restroom, restrooms)

«restroom» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(US, Canada, euphemism) A toilet in a public place like a shop, restaurant or school. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday North American life, people ask «Where's the restroom?» politely. In the UK, Ireland and Australia people say toilet, loo or the ladies'/gents'. Phrases: use the restroom, public restroom.

Examples

Excuse me, where is the restroom? tree →
May I use the restroom, please? tree →
The restroom is next to the gym. tree →
Wash your hands after using the restroom. tree →
The park restrooms were closed. tree →
The restaurant has a restroom for customers. tree →

Note

Countable. A polite euphemism: nobody rests there. UK: toilet, loo; Australia: dunny (slang) or toilet. Also bathroom, washroom (Canada).

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «restroom» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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