ladies' room

Meaning

Noun

• A room belonging to some or all women, particularly:

Related

Similar words

• women's room

Broader meaning words

• waiting room

Origin

• Originally in reference to any chamber or suite reserved for the use of women, whether public or private. Popularized by its use as a clipped form of ladies' waiting room in reference to gender-separated facilities at train stations etc. Its use in reference to lavatories replaced other euphemisms including cloak room, lavatory room, toilet room, private room, etc.