gents'

American

[jents] / dʒɛnts /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

Informal. the gents, a men's room.

gents British

/ dʒɛnts /

noun

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

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The next day a sign was posted in front of the building that read: “Notice: No Chairs or Tents are Allowed on the Sidewalk!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Tents have been erected on the outside of the garage, to provide room for all the equipment and monitors.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

Tents were set up Friday, but cleared the next day.

From New York Times • May 4, 2024

Tents cluster along riverbanks, next to tennis courts and jungle gyms, with tarps shielding belongings from the rain.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Tents drop to the ground, and poles topple.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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