gentlemen's room

Male toilet facility

A gentlemen's room is a public restroom for men, a somewhat old-fashioned or formal alternative to "men's room." The term appears on signage in upscale establishments or in polite speech: Excuse me, where is the gentlemen's room?

The parallel term for women is "ladies' room."

lavatory

toilet

Waste disposal fixture

stall · sink · faucet · mirror · flush · plumbing · commode · bidet · cubicle · hand dryer

etiquette

courtesy

Respectful, considerate behavior

civility · politeness · refinement · gentility · tact · manners · conduct · comportment · gallantry

lounge

clubhouse

Members-only gathering place

fireside · mahogany · chess · poker · portraits · decanters · snifter · canapés · library · gentility

comfort

armchair

Upholstered seat with supports

  • sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
  • fireplaceIndoor structure for burning
  • carpetThick floor textile

drapes · chandelier · hearth · ottoman · settee · warmth · recliner · sconce · sideboard · retreat

exclusivity

members-only

Restricted to enrolled participants

restricted · privileged · aristocratic · upper-class · networking · insider · clubhouse · gated · gentrified · blue-blooded

hygiene

cleanliness

Absence of dirt

antibacterial · handwashing · freshness · tidiness · towels · deodorizer · grooming · cologne · hairbrush · comb

Opposites
gender-designated restroom facilities

gentlemen's roomladies' room

Women's public toilet

women's room · powder room · girls' room

Family

gentleman, gentlemen, gentle, gently, gentleness, gentler, gentlest, room, rooms

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G