noun
General Slang
washroom
WOSH-room · noun · informal
Chicago/northern-border word for the bathroom.
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Definitions
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A restroom or bathroom, favored in Chicago and areas near the Canadian border.
“Where's the washroom in this place?”
by community
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washroom In A Sentence
Where's the washroom in this place?
Origin & Usage
Regionalism concentrated in Chicago and Canadian-influenced northern communities.
Variants
wash room
People Also Ask
What does 'washroom' mean?
It means a public restroom or bathroom, and it's the preferred word in Chicago and northern communities influenced by Canadian usage.
Where is 'washroom' used in the US?
Mainly in Chicago and areas near the Canadian border; it's also the standard word for a public bathroom across Canada.
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