men's room
/'menzrum/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a public toilet for men
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