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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This chance first meeting with the Young Gents spells trouble for the married pair — trouble with a capital T that rhymes with G and that stands for gender.

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

Although Centenary has dropped down to Division II, it was the 142nd meeting between the schools with the Gents leading 75-67.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2019

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2017

"And Remain, "Gents, "Yr humble Unworthy servant, "T. Titmouse.

From Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. by Warren, Samuel

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