restroom
word
/ˈɹɛsˌtɹum/
REST-room
/ɹˈɛstɹuːm/
REST-room
Definition
A room in a public place for people to use the toilet and wash their hands. In the US, this word is a polite way to refer to a public bathroom.
Usage & Nuances
Used almost exclusively in American English for public toilets; in the UK, 'toilet', 'loo', or 'WC' are more common. Very polite and formal—used in restaurants, malls, and public buildings. Not usually used for private home bathrooms.
Spanish: baño (público) - aseo (formal)Portuguese (BR): banheiro (público)Portuguese (PT): casa de banho (público) - WCChinese (Simplified): 洗手间 - 卫生间Chinese (Traditional): 洗手間 - 廁所Hindi: शौचालय - बाथरूमArabic: دورة المياه - حمام (عام)Bengali: শৌচাগার - বাথরুম (পাবলিক)Russian: туалет (общественный)Japanese: お手洗いVietnamese: nhà vệ sinh (công cộng)Korean: 화장실Turkish: tuvalet (genel)Urdu: عوامی بیت الخلاIndonesian: toilet umum - kamar kecil
Example Sentences
Where is the restroom?
basic
The restroom is on your left.
basic
Please keep the restroom clean.
basic
I'll be right back, I need to use the restroom.
natural
The sign says the restroom is out of order.
natural
If you need the restroom, it's just past the elevators.
natural