How do you use "Restroom" in a sentence?

Where's the restroom? The restroom is down the hall. Excuse me, I need to find the restroom.

Restroom

Q: What does "Restroom" mean?

American term for toilet, especially in public places. 'Restroom' is the standard American term for public toilets—implying a place to rest rather than its actual purpose. British people find this euphemism amusing since no actual resting occurs.

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Meaning: American term for toilet, especially in public places.

美式英语中对厕所的称呼，尤其在公共场所。

Término estadounidense para el váter, especialmente en lugares públicos.

アメリカ英語でトイレのこと。特に公共の場で使われる。

화장실을 가리키는 미국식 표현. 특히 공공장소에서 사용.

'Restroom' is the standard American term for public toilets—implying a place to rest rather than its actual purpose. British people find this euphemism amusing since no actual resting occurs.

'Restroom'是美式英语中公共厕所的标准称呼——暗示那是一个休息的地方而非实际用途。英国人觉得这个委婉语很好笑，因为实际上并没有人在那里休息。

'Restroom' es el término estadounidense estándar para los aseos públicos, que implica un lugar para descansar más que su propósito real. A los británicos les resulta divertido este eufemismo, ya que nadie descansa realmente allí.

「Restroom」はアメリカの公衆トイレの標準的な呼び方。実際の用途ではなく「休憩する場所」を暗示している。イギリス人は実際には休憩しないのにこの婉曲表現を面白がる。

'Restroom'은 공중화장실을 가리키는 미국식 표준 표현으로, 실제 기능보다는 '쉬는 곳'이라는 의미를 내포합니다. 영국인들은 실제로 쉬는 곳이 아닌데 이 완곡 표현을 쓰는 것을 재미있어합니다.

Examples

Where's the restroom?
洗手间在哪里？
¿Dónde está el aseo?
トイレはどこですか？
화장실이 어디예요?
The restroom is down the hall.
洗手间在走廊尽头
El aseo está al fondo del pasillo
トイレは廊下の先です
화장실은 복도 끝에 있습니다.
Excuse me, I need to find the restroom.
请问洗手间在哪里？
Disculpe, necesito encontrar el aseo
すみません、トイレを探しているのですが
실례합니다, 화장실을 찾고 있는데요.

Pronunciation

/ˈrɛstruːm/

Usage Guide

Context: everyday American speech

Tone: neutral

✓ Do Say

Standard American term
美国标准用语
término estándar estadounidense
アメリカの標準的な呼び方
미국식 표준 표현

✗ Don't Say

Not used in Britain
在英国不使用
No se usa en Gran Bretaña
イギリスでは使われない
영국에서는 사용하지 않음

Common Mistakes

American—British say 'toilet' or 'loo'

Origin & History

American euphemism from early 20th century. Implies the room is for resting, avoiding direct reference to bodily functions. Standard American term for public facilities.

Etymology: Rest + room (euphemism)

First recorded: Early 20th century America

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal American

Pop culture: American media

Regional notes: American. British find it amusing.

Variations

Restroom

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Examples

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