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 probably say

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 express the "toilet-room" …

Jun 21, 2024 · "Restroom" is also common, especially for the room with toilets in a public place, like a store or restaurant. Yes, someone might say, "I have to go to the toilet", but this means they need to …

Nov 12, 2014 · If the room only has sinks for washing, it's a washroom. If it has toilets, it's a restroom. If the room is in your home, it's a bathroom. Here's an odd idiom of the US. If someone asks, "May I …

Jul 13, 2020 · I have a specific question: Are Americans more inclined to use "bathroom" or "restroom" about a bathroom/restroom with several sinks and stalls in a company building?

Jul 14, 2018 · The relative prevalence of basin referring to the restroom ones is merely a result of kitchen sinks having a longer history of being fixed with drains; in restrooms, they remained …

FWIW, for toilets in public establishments, "washroom" is more of a Canadian term; Americans would say "restroom." "Bathroom" is for private homes.

Feb 21, 2014 · 6 I usually use the term "restroom" (or "toilet" if I want to make sure that everyone in the Czech Republic understands me at once), and, while I've always understood that the terms "john" …

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 toilets Gents (as …

@J.R. There's an awful lot in the question for English language enthusiasts. The way "U/non-U" distinctions meant that upper class people preferred "toilet" (if referring to it at all was necessary) …