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Meaning of "washroom" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WASHROOM

washroom  [ˈwɒʃˌruːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WASHROOM

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Washroom is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WASHROOM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

washroom

Public toilet

A public toilet is a room or small building containing one or more toilets and possibly also urinals which is available for use by the general public, or in a broader meaning of "public", by customers of other services. Public toilets are commonly separated by gender into male and female facilities, although some can be unisex, particularly the smaller or single occupancy types. Increasingly, public toilets incorporate accessible toilets and features to cater for people with disabilities. Public toilets may be unattended or be staffed by a janitor, or attendant, provided by the local authority or the owner of the larger building. In many cultures, it is customary to tip the attendant, while other public toilets may charge a small fee for entrance, sometimes through use of a coin operated turnstile. Some venues such as nightclubs may feature a grooming service provided by an attendant in the toilet. They are typically found in railway stations, schools, bars, restaurants, nightclubs or filling stations as well as on longer distance public transport vehicles. Portable toilets are often provided at festivals and at temporary events for public use.

Definition of washroom in the English dictionary

The definition of washroom in the dictionary is a room, esp in a factory or office block, in which lavatories, washbasins, etc, are situated.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WASHROOM


anteroom
ˈæntɪˌruːm
ballroom
ˈbɔːlˌruːm
bathroom
ˈbɑːθˌruːm
bedroom
ˈbɛdˌruːm
boardroom
ˈbɔːdˌruːm
chatroom
ˈtʃætˌruːm
classroom
ˈklɑːsˌruːm
cloakroom
ˈkləʊkˌruːm
courtroom
ˈkɔːtˌruːm
darkroom
ˈdɑːkˌruːm
homeroom
ˈhəʊmˌruːm
legroom
ˈlɛɡˌruːm
lunchroom
ˈlʌntʃˌruːm
newsroom
ˈnjuːzˌruːm
playroom
ˈpleɪˌruːm
pressroom
ˈprɛsˌruːm
salesroom
ˈseɪlzˌruːm
showroom
ˈʃəʊˌruːm
sunroom
ˈsʌnˌruːm
tearoom
ˈtiːˌruːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WASHROOM

washing powder
washing-up
washing-up bowl
washing-up liquid
washing-up water
Washington
Washington palm
Washington, DC
Washingtonia
Washingtonian
Washita
washland
washpot
washrag
washstand
washtub
washup
washwoman
washwomen
washy

WORDS THAT END LIKE WASHROOM

button mushroom
darning mushroom
dining room
elephant in the room
field mushroom
groom
horse mushroom
hotel room
living room
magic mushroom
meadow mushroom
mushroom
oyster mushroom
parasol mushroom
press room
room
sacred mushroom
Saint George´s mushroom
shiitake mushroom
shroom

Synonyms and antonyms of washroom in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «washroom» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WASHROOM

Find out the translation of washroom to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of washroom from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «washroom» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

洗手间
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lavadero
570 millions of speakers

English

washroom
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शौचालय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحمام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

уборная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

banheiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাজঘর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

toilettes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tandas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Waschküche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トイレ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화장실
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Washroom
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phòng giặt đồ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கழிவறை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वच्छतागृह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tuvalet
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bagno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ubikacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вбиральня
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

toaleta
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τουαλέτα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

waskamer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tvättrum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vaskerom
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of washroom

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WASHROOM»

The term «washroom» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.289 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WASHROOM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «washroom» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «washroom» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about washroom

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QUOTES WITH «WASHROOM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word washroom.
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Emma Forrest
The problem with writing a book about bulimia is that whenever you go to the washroom, people think you're throwing up.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WASHROOM»

Discover the use of washroom in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to washroom and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series: 1977: ...
2767 A857406 2767 A857407 2768 A857408 2768 A857409... 2768 A857410 2768 Bobrick washroom equipment planninq quide for industrial buildinqs. A857403 2767 Bobrick washroom equipment, 1970. A857391 2767 Bobrick washroom ...
Library of Congress. Copyright Office, 1978
2
Call Me Babagbose: The Comedy/the Movie
I stepped into the washroom and I saw a mighty dog roaming around the washroom. There was a sign tied on the neck of the mighty dog. The sign was indicating; 'don't wet the floor, please, keep it clean'. I asked, “What? Did they keep a dog ...
Damola Taiwo, 2013
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Planning automobile dealer properties
Public Washroom Women 's Washroom and Lounge Men's Washroom Washroom size is determined by code requirements plus a consideration of the number of persons who will use the facilities and the amount of equipment to be provided.
G.M. Corporation
4
Bowled Over
Kevin hadabout half an hour beforehe had to bedown tothedock for thelast ferrybackto Johnsonville. “I havetogo to the washroom,” Jaymie said, folding herblanket and adding ittothe pileintheir little red wagon. “Thewashroom? You're not going ...
Victoria Hamilton, 2013
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Transgender Migrations: The Bodies, Borders, and Politics of ...
Housed in a former Army facility, this washroom begins as a men's latrine and moves to a gender-neutral room for the public. Not only does a wall of now- defunct urinals line one wall but also half of the six sinks have no faucets. When Sanders ...
Trystan T. Cotten, 2012
6
Tabloidology
May I go to the washroom?” “Certainly, Felicity. But hurry back. It's almost recess,” her teacher replied. Felicity ambled down the hallway, taking her time, hoping to dawdle in the washroom until the recess bell. She pushed open the door to the ...
Chris McMahen, 2009
7
Transpeople: Repudiation, Trauma, Healing
Although fully transitioned, Patricia (MtF) still admitted to hesitancy around using public lavatories: The odd time if it's a really busy washroom I still get a little nervous because of my voice, and wonder what people are going to say, but I just do ...
Christopher Shelley, 2008
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Protective Security Law
The Katz decision, however, has not completely cleared up the problem of what the police are permitted to do when confronted with complaints of illegal washroom activities. In situations like Katz, obtaining a warrant may be feasible because ...
Fred Edward Inbau, David Willis Arnold, 1996
9
Gender Blending: Confronting the Limits of Duality
She was entering the women's washroom when another patron told her that "the gentlemen's is next door." She described her reaction to that pronouncement: Embarrassment. My stammer came back. Everything. I said I wasn't a man.
Holly Devor, 1989
10
A Master of Deception: Working Undercover for the RCMP
To make this happen, arrangements were made to have Cote leave a sample in the washroom of the Holiday Inn at Warden Avenue and Hwy. 401 in Toronto. Carl (as Bob Hamilton) was to retrieve that sample from the washroom. If it tested  ...
Robert Knuckle, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WASHROOM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term washroom is used in the context of the following news items.
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Man held for placing mobile in women's toilet at a company
A 27-year-old sweeper of an industrial unit has been arrested allegedly for hiding his mobile phone in women's washroom in Wagle estate on Monday. «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Crohn's and Colitis Washroom Finder App helps Calgarians in need
“You almost feel like you're begging people to use their washroom, but unlike the average person, I don't have the time to look for a place to go,” she explained. «Globalnews.ca, Jun 15»
3
Indian Man Jailed for Peeping Into Ladies Washroom in Dubai
The worker who sneaked into a ladies' washroom in a mosque and watched a woman using the facility was sentenced to three months in jail, The Khaleej Times ... «NDTV, Jun 15»
4
It's a dirty job and they do it: life as a nightclub washroom attendant
The pastel-colored, brightly lit ladies' washroom keeps its sparkle thanks to Gabriela Ruiz. Clad in a neat black vest and tie, Ruiz's rich spread of toiletries and ... «RedEye Chicago, May 15»
5
Transgender child wins use of girls washroom in Catholic school
The woman came forward after the Catholic school board banned the child, who was born a boy but identifies as a girl, from using the girls washroom. «CBC.ca, May 15»
6
Edmonton Catholic school bans transgender child, 7, from girls …
Edmonton Catholic school bans transgender child, 7, from girls' washroom ... district refused to let her transgender child, born a male, use the girls' washroom. «CBC.ca, May 15»
7
Gender-neutral washroom signs coming to all city facilities
Edmonton will ensure washroom signs in its facilities are gender-neutral after a transgender woman said Monday the move is needed to make people feel ... «Edmonton Journal, May 15»
8
#Occupotty protesters rally against washroom amendment to …
Donald Plett's amendment would essentially prevent transgender people from entering single-sex washrooms, change rooms or abuse shelters under federal ... «CTV News, Apr 15»
9
Delhi law student raped in Noida mall washroom
Delhi law student raped in Noida mall washroom. 32-year-old arrested, police say he knew woman, called her to TGIP for a 'job interview'. «The Indian Express, Mar 15»
10
Transgender students at SFU protest for more gender-inclusive …
Theron Meyer has come to expect double-takes and nasty comments every time she uses a public washroom. The 20-year-old Simon Fraser University student, ... «The Globe and Mail, Feb 15»

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