men's room

/'menzrum/

Thân thiện

A man walks into the men's room in a public building.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A public toilet for men: A designated public restroom facility intended for use by men and boys.

Usage

• The term "men's room" is a standard, polite term for a public male toilet. It is commonly used in public buildings, restaurants, airports, and other facilities.
• It is typically marked with a sign saying "Men," "Men's Room," or a symbol for males.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Excuse me, could you tell me where the men's room is?
  • The men's room is located down the hall to the left.
  • He went to the men's room to wash his hands.

Advanced Usage

• "the men's": A common shortened, informal form used in context.
  • I'll be right back; I'm just going to the men's.

Variants and Related Words

• Lavatory (for men): A more formal term.
• Restroom (for men): A common polite synonym, especially in American English.
• Gents' (room): A common term in British English.
  • The gents' is just around the corner.
• Washroom (for men): Common in Canadian English.
• Toilet (for men): A direct term, more common in British English.

Synonyms

• Gentlemen's room: A formal variant.
• Male restroom: A descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• Use the men's room: A polite phrase for the action.
  • I need to use the men's room.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a public toilet for men

Từ đồng nghĩa

• men's