use the bathroom
Visit the restroom
To use the bathroom is to urinate or defecate, or both.
The phrase is a polite euphemism that avoids naming bodily functions directly: Excuse me, I need to use the bathroom.
It works regardless of whether an actual bathroom is involved—you can use the bathroom behind a tree or in an outhouse.
Easing of distress
- call of natureUrge to relieve oneself
- bladderOrgan holding urine
- bowelInternal digestive organ
- incontinenceInability to retain waste
holding it · bursting · desperate · crossing legs · emergency · pit stop · can't wait · gotta go
Waste disposal fixture
- sinkBasin with drain
- faucetValve controlling water flow
- bidetBasin for intimate washing
- flushSame suit, five cards
stall · cubicle · urinal · toilet seat · handle · drain · plunger · toilet brush
Facility with toilets
- lavatoryRoom for bodily relief
- looBritish slang for toilet
- washroomRoom for personal hygiene
- johnInformal toilet term
potty · commode · latrine · WC · water closet · privy · facilities · head
Mechanism requiring a key
- stallEnclosed compartment or delay
- occupiedCurrently in use
- knockStrike-produced sound
- closed doorRestricted access meeting
alone time · solitude · do not disturb · latch · wait your turn
Sanitary sheets on roll
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- towelAbsorbent fabric for drying
- air freshenerDevice releasing pleasant scent
toilet bowl cleaner · wet wipes · seat cover · reading material · matches · spray · plunger
relief
Easing of distress
- call of natureUrge to relieve oneself
- bladderOrgan holding urine
- bowelInternal digestive organ
incontinence · holding it · bursting · desperate · crossing legs · emergency · pit stop · can't wait · gotta go · nature calls
toilet
Waste disposal fixture
flush · stall · cubicle · urinal · toilet seat · handle · drain · plunger · toilet brush · hand dryer
restroom
Facility with toilets
john · potty · commode · latrine · WC · water closet · privy · facilities · head · throne
lock
Mechanism requiring a key
closed door · alone time · solitude · do not disturb · latch · wait your turn
toilet paper
Sanitary sheets on roll
air freshener · toilet bowl cleaner · wet wipes · seat cover · reading material · matches · spray · plunger
use the bathroomtake a bath
Wash in a tub
bathe · shower · wash up · brush your teeth · freshen up
user, users, usable, useable, usages, useful, usefulness, useless, uselessly