uses the restroom
Visits the bathroom
Uses the restroom is a polite way of saying urinates or defecates.
The phrase treats bodily elimination as visiting a room rather than performing a function: Excuse me, I need to use the restroom.
Common in American English, where "restroom" is the standard public euphemism for toilet facilities.
- urinationReleasing fluid waste
- toiletWaste disposal fixture
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- wash handsRinse and scrub palms
- defecationExpulsion of feces
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