washroom

[wosh-room, -room, wawsh-]

noun

1. a room having washbowls and other toilet facilities.

washroom

/ -ˌrʊm, ˈwɒʃˌruːm /

noun

1. a room, esp in a factory or office block, in which lavatories, washbasins, etc, are situated

2. a euphemism for lavatory

Word History and Origins

Origin of washroom¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10; wash + room

Example Sentences

Unpredictable meal times and lack of washroom facilities or changing rooms for women on some trains added to the challenges.

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Don’t waste the chance to adorn your washroom.

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One such issue, he argues, is water potentially leaking from washroom taps into electrical equipment bays.

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"While the company takes charge of choosing the location and setting ticket prices, the venue should provide fundamental amenities. Adequate washroom facilities and dedicated cleaning staff should be a venue standard."

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There are no washroom facilities, so the workers use the outdoors.

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Related Words

• bathroom 
• lavatory 
• restroom 
• sauna 
• shower 
• toilet