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washroom

noun (a washroom, washrooms)

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

Everyday

  1. (Canada, US) A room with toilets and washbasins; a toilet or restroom. tree →
  2. A room for washing, or for laundry in some buildings. tree →

In the lessons

An everyday word, especially in Canada: «May I go to the washroom?» In the UK people say «toilet» or «loo», in the US «bathroom» or «restroom», in Australia «toilet» or «loo». Hygiene: wash your hands with soap after using the washroom.

Examples

  • May I please go to the washroom? tree →
  • The washrooms are down the hall on the left. tree →
  • Wash your hands after using the washroom. tree →
  • The camp had a washroom with showers. tree →
  • The school is cleaning the washrooms today. tree →
  • Is there a washroom at the station? tree →

Note

Countable noun. Mainly Canadian English; other words: toilet, loo (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ), bathroom, restroom (US).

On Mova

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