washroom en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈwɒʃrʊm/ (Canada)
- (US) audio
- /ˈwɒʃruːm/ (Canada)
Etymology
From wash + room in reference to its sinks, but generally used euphemistically outside of Canada and the United States.
Meanings
-
A room intended to wash the face and hands.
Bright, modern offices, washrooms and messrooms are located in the centre block.
1960 December, “New G.E. Line diesel loco maintenance depot at Stratford”, in Trains Illustrated, page 767:
- (Canada, US, euphemistic, qualifier:Asia, rare) A room with a toilet, particularly a public toilet.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| washrooms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
use the washroom · go to the washroom