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• gents'
  gents'

  noun

  the gents, a men's room.
• gents
  gents

  noun

  (functioning as singular) a men's public lavatory

gents'

American  

[jents] / dʒɛnts /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. Informal. the gents, a men's room.

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gents British  

/ dʒɛnts /

noun

1. informal (functioning as singular) a men's public lavatory

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Etymology

Origin of gents'

First recorded in 1920–25; see origin at gent ¹, -s ³

Example Sentences

As Arthur and Suze navigate the physical threats to their safety imposed by their introduction to the Young Gents, they question their relationship and the roles that they play as husband and wife.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2022

"Happy wife. Happy life. Ladies and Gents it’s date night," the "With You" singer captioned a shot of her and Johnson.

From Fox News • Aug. 27, 2021

Although Centenary has dropped down to Division II, it was the 142nd meeting between the schools with the Gents leading 75-67.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2019

The one in California was called Al and the Rhythm Gents.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2017

Gents: I have never before given a testimonial, but am willing to encourage the use of an honest remedy.

From Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various