go to the washroom
Visit the toilet
Go to the washroom is a euphemism for urinating or defecating, primarily Canadian.
Americans say go to the bathroom or use the restroom; Canadians say go to the washroom.
The phrase works whether an actual washroom is involved or not: The dog needs to go to the washroom.
- urinateExpel bodily fluid
- lavatoryRoom for bodily relief
- WCBathroom initialism
- water closetRoom containing a toilet
- looBritish slang for toilet
toilet · outhouse · portable toilet · pit stop · euphemism · spend a penny · relieve oneself · answer nature's call · see a man about a horse · stalls · flushing · defecate · freshen up · necessity · facility · bidet · privacy · number two