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    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.


gents British  
/ dʒɛnts /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of gents'

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

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2017

Gents, this is the first time I have commented on any site before & due to frustration I have taken the plunge.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2014

Gents all, I will tell you, in the words of the gallant defenders of Leege—Shurshy-lar-fam!

From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 23, 1914 by Various

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