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; gent ¹, -s ³

Example Sentences

“Young ladies,” he said, “these flowers were sent to you by the two young gents a few cars ahead.”

From New York Times

Beneath a stone-pillared arch leading to the park, three gents in hats, suits and ties, with an equally fashionable woman in the driver’s seat, are eyeing the camera — and the beach.

From Seattle Times

These garden fetes were prized invites — and would be attended by 8,000 invited guests per party, decked out in summer frocks and fascinators for the ladies, top hats and morning coats for the gents, who were served 20,000 pieces of cake and a torrent of Champagne.

From Seattle Times

Watch the best bits from day 10 of Wimbledon including the women's semi-final victories for Ashleigh Barty and Karolina Pliskova, plus some dapper gents on centre court.

From BBC

Both gents led the ratings in their time slots with their shows, which air Saturday and Sunday nights, respectively.

From Washington Times