In Canada, why did they called the restroom the washroom?

Answer 1

Is because Canadian and American are different so things change. Like American spell Color. Like Canadian spell Colour.
Washroom=Canada
Restroom =USA
That country is different.

Answer 2

Here is the answer!!!

Usually the term "washroom" is used to denote a public, commercial, or industrial personal hygiene facility designed for high throughput, whereas a similar term "bathroom" is used to denote a smaller, often residential facility for lesser throughput (i.e., often for only one person at a time to use). The word originated in the United States and is currently the preferred term in Canada; in American English, "bathroom" or "restroom" are now more common. In Britain, Australia, Hong Kong (as toilets) and New Zealand, the terms in use are "public toilets" and (more informally) "public loos". In the rest of the world (usually Africa, Middle East, and Southeast Asia) the term "Comfort room" is used. Furthermore many European washroom doors are simply marked "WC", for water closet, which may be confusing for non-Europeans.

Answer 3

For me, calling it washroom is more cultured than bathroom. As for restroom, if call it outside US, people may think its some kind of resting place like living room, lounge etc

Answer 4

More importantly, why do they call it a restroom?

Answer 5

Canadians like to brag about how they wash their hands after going to the toilet. Funny Canadians!

Answer 6

Personally, I'm more likely to wash in it than rest in it, but that's just me. :-)

Answer 7

that is supposedly the correct way of identifying the room

Answer 8

Probably b/c it makes more sense. I do more washing then resting in there!

Answer 9

Beside toilets, they have sinks, towels and soap.

Answer 10

Because you dont rest, you wash?