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washroom

wash·room
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [wosh-room, -roo m, wawsh-]
    • /ˈwɒʃˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈwɔʃ-/
    • /ˈwɒʃ.rʊm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wosh-room, -roo m, wawsh-]
    • /ˈwɒʃˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈwɔʃ-/

Definitions of washroom word

  • noun washroom a room having washbowls and other toilet facilities. 1
  • noun washroom A room with washing and toilet facilities. 1
  • noun washroom room with toilet facilities 1
  • countable noun washroom A washroom is a room with toilets and washing facilities, situated in a large building such as a factory or an office block. 0
  • noun washroom a room, esp in a factory or office block, in which lavatories, washbasins, etc, are situated 0
  • noun washroom a room for washing 0

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Origin of washroom

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1800-10; wash + room

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Washroom

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

washroom popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for washroom

noun washroom

  • restroom — rooms or a room having a washbowl, toilet, and other facilities for use by employees, visitors, etc., as in a store, theater, or office.
  • bathroom — A bathroom is a room in a house that contains a bath or shower, a washbasin, and sometimes a toilet.
  • toilet — a bathroom fixture consisting of a bowl, usually with a detachable, hinged seat and lid, and a device for flushing with water, used for defecation and urination.
  • lavatory — a room fitted with equipment for washing the hands and face and usually with flush toilet facilities.
  • powder room — a room containing a toilet and washing facilities for women; lavatory.

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