washroom
Public toilet area
A washroom is a room with toilet facilities, especially in a public building.
The term is standard in Canadian English and common in American English for restrooms in offices, restaurants, or other commercial spaces: Could you tell me where the washroom is?
It sounds slightly more formal than bathroom and less clinical than restroom.
Waste disposal fixture
- lavatoryRoom for bodily relief
- looBritish slang for toilet
- WCBathroom initialism
- water closetRoom containing a toilet
latrine · john · commode · outhouse · public toilet · comfort station · cloakroom · washbasin
Cleaning palms with soap
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
towels · paper towels · hand dryer · faucet · tap · toiletries · cleanliness · germicide
Enclosed compartment or delay
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- doorHinged room barrier
- lockMechanism requiring a key
- cubiclePartitioned office workspace
enclosure · curtain · occupied · vacant · individual · separate · secluded · modesty
toilet
Waste disposal fixture
water closet · latrine · john · commode · outhouse · public toilet · comfort station · cloakroom · washbasin · sink
handwashing
Cleaning palms with soap
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
antibacterial · towels · paper towels · hand dryer · faucet · tap · toiletries · cleanliness · germicide · antiseptic
stall
Enclosed compartment or delay
cubicle · enclosure · curtain · occupied · vacant · individual · separate · secluded · modesty · gender-neutral
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
bleach · detergent · porcelain · grout · squeegee · mop · brush · tile · drain · plunger
splash
Liquid scattering on impact
grooming · comb · makeup · lipstick · cologne · perfume · deodorant · breath mint · tidy up · primp
- sanitationsewage, sewers, cleaning, sewer, disinfecting
- bathroomsbathtub, full bath, shower, half bath, sink
- house partswall, floor, garage, ceiling, door
- CanadianaCanadian, Canadian flag, maple syrup, maple leaf, beaver
- plumbing roomswater closet, lavatory
- Mosquesmasjid, minarets, minaret, prayer hall, prayer rug
washroombedroom
Room for sleeping
living room · kitchen · dining room · study · office
washroompigsty
Enclosure for swine
garbage dump · sewer · landfill · mudroom · junkyard
washroomlobby
Entryway or influence-seeking
foyer · reception area · common room · great hall · atrium
- uses the washroomEliminates waste privately