washroom

Etymology

From wash + room in reference to its sinks, but generally used euphemistically.

noun

  1. A room intended to wash the face and hands.
    Bright, modern offices, washrooms and messrooms are located in the centre block. 1960 December, “New G.E. Line diesel loco maintenance depot at Stratford”, in Trains Illustrated, page 767
  2. (Canada, rarely US, euphemistic) A room with a toilet, particularly a public toilet.

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