rest room
or restroom
noun
rooms or a room having a washbowl, toilet, and other facilities for use by employees, visitors, etc., as in a store, theater, or office.
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Origin of rest room
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Words nearby rest room
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Example sentences from the Web for rest room
We ladies—of course we were all farmers at first—we didn't expect any rest-room in those days.
Main Street|Sinclair LewisShe relieved the attendant at the rest-room for an hour a day.
Main Street|Sinclair LewisNot till she inspected the rest-room did she again become a fanatic.
Main Street|Sinclair LewisShe'll probably fix up the rest-room, and the rest-room is a fine thing, brings a lot of business to town.
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British Dictionary definitions for rest room
rest room
noun
a room in a public building having lavatories, washing facilities, and sometimes couches
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