"Washroom", "restroom", "bathroom", "lavatory", "toilet" or "toilet …
I've always been confused by the terms washroom, restroom, bathroom, lavatory, toilet and toilet room.My impression is that Canadians would rather say washroom while Americans would …
word usage - Which to use, 'washroom' or 'restroom'? - English …
Nov 12, 2014 · In the U.S. -- at least the places I've lived -- "bathroom" and "restroom" are the conventional terms. Yes, they're euphemisms, we say "bathroom" even if there is no bath tub …
"Bathroom" or "Restroom" - English Language Learners Stack …
Jul 14, 2020 · Use the toilet falls below use the restroom, and use the washroom is in a distant last place: Incidentally, if I switch the corpus to UK English, bathroom remains the most …
British term for 'washroom'? [duplicate] - English Language
“Washroom”, “restroom”, “bathroom”, “lavatory”, “toilet” or “toilet room” What is the British equivalent of the American 'washroom'? (Besides 'loo', of course, as it is informal.) I've found …
Is it really rude to use the terms "the john" and "the loo" in lieu of ...
Feb 21, 2014 · 'Bathroom' and 'restroom' are seldom, if ever, used in Britain unless you need a bath or a rest! Sometimes people will ask for the 'cloakroom' - meaning toilet. 'The John' is …
Where does "restroom" come from? [closed] - English Language
Jun 20, 2016 · Restroom: Of course no one wants to rest in the room containing the toilet; restroom is an obvious euphemism. Interestingly, English (like some other languages) can …
Origin of going "number 1" or "number 2" in the bathroom
Apr 13, 2016 · This site mentions an old school room signal that children would use to ask to go to the restroom (holding up 1 or 2 fingers). But then a post further down claims that is just an …
meaning - Is it correct to call a room with a bath a "toilet ...
Jun 21, 2024 · However, restroom is written on signs in shopping centers. Without adding the word “room” in front of “toilet”, it’s hard to tell if the person is referring to the appliance or the …
What is the anteroom in a public toilet called?
Jul 14, 2018 · When I have seen a women's lounge, it is usually a larger room outside a toilet/restroom with vanities and some seating for fixing makeup, waiting for the restroom to be …
word choice - "Toilet", "lavatory" or "loo" for polite society ...
Aug 8, 2011 · We don't tend to use "restroom" in the UK, but, again, most people will understand you. Other euphemisms for toilet in the UK, that are used in polite society, include. Male …