restrooms
Where to wash
Restrooms is the standard American term for public toilet facilities, typically found in businesses, restaurants, and public buildings.
The word is a euphemism—no one rests there—but it has become the neutral, inoffensive default: Where are the restrooms?
Signs may say "restroom" even when only one toilet is present.
Waste disposal fixtures
- WCBathroom initialism
- water closetsRooms containing toilets
- stallsDelays or compartments
- urinalsWall-mounted lavatory fixtures
commodes · latrines · outhouses · privies · loos · bogs · johns · heads
Cleaning palms with soap
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
toilet paper · paper towels · hand dryer · sinks · faucets · flush · air freshener · cleanliness
Without sex distinction
- baby-changingInfant care surface
- unisexSuitable for any gender
- grab barsFixed handles for stability
- changing tableSurface for diapering infants
Of maintenance workers
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- moppingCleaning floors with water
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- toilet brushTool for scrubbing commodes
squeegee · housekeeping · attendant · restocking · bleach · chlorine · detergent · deodorize
toilets
Waste disposal fixtures
- WCBathroom initialism
- water closetsRooms containing toilets
- stallsDelays or compartments
urinals · commodes · latrines · outhouses · privies · loos · bogs · johns · heads · bidets
handwashing
Cleaning palms with soap
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
antibacterial · toilet paper · paper towels · hand dryer · sinks · faucets · flush · air freshener · cleanliness · germicide
gender-neutral
Without sex distinction
- baby-changingInfant care surface
- unisexSuitable for any gender
- grab barsFixed handles for stability
changing table · ramps · wide doorways · emergency cord · inclusive
janitorial
Of maintenance workers
toilet brush · squeegee · housekeeping · attendant · restocking · bleach · chlorine · detergent · deodorize · sanitation
occupied
Currently in use
stalls
Delays or compartments
- partitionsBarriers dividing a space
- doorsHinged passage barriers
- locksSecurity fastening devices
enclosures · cubicles · dividers · occupied · vacant · latches · screened · secluded · private · unobserved
- parksplayground, Hyde Park, Yellowstone, Grant Park, picnic table
- airportsairports, airport, terminals, terminal building, runway
- airport loungesairline lounge, VIP lounge, business lounge, executive lounge, first class lounge
- campgroundscampground, campsites, tent site, RV park, firepit
- community hallfolding chairs, stage, kitchen, kitchenette, bulletin board
- mall amenitiesparking, parking garage, escalators, elevators, food court
restroomsdining room
Room for meals
kitchen · living room · workspace · office · lobby
restroomsouthouse
Detached backyard toilet
latrine · the bushes · open air · nature
- public restroomCommunal sanitation facility
- use the restroomEliminate bodily waste
- using the restroomExpelling bodily waste
- go to the restroomVisit the toilet
- going to the restroomUsing the toilet
- restroom break