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washroom

American  
[wosh-room, -room, wawsh-] / ˈwɒʃˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈwɔʃ- /

noun

  1. a room having washbowls and other toilet facilities.

washroom British  
/ -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

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Etymology

Origin of washroom

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

Example Sentences

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He was employed by Hi-tech Washroom Solutions Limited and lived with his partner in Beckenham, south-east London, the court heard.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2023

Washroom attendants were a slowly dying breed even before Business Insider’s Henry Blodget declared their presence “uncomfortable and degrading” in a that has become an Internet cause célèbre.

From BusinessWeek • Nov. 4, 2013

Washroom attendants keep the toilets clean, wipe down counters, turn faucets on and off, proffer towels and candies, and take tips.

From BusinessWeek • Nov. 4, 2013

And ask Duke Angus, as a favor to give him some meaningless position with a suitably impressive title, Lord Chamberlain of the Ducal Washroom, or something.

From Space Viking by Piper, H. Beam

"Washroom," replied Kennedy, keeping on through the door.

From Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant by Fullerton, Hugh S.

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