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 …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 11, 2019 · Where is the restroom assumes the existence of restroom for the relevant place and asks about its location. Where is there a parking lot does not assume the existence of a …