steppingouttothewashroom
nounUK /ˈstɛpɪŋ aʊt tə ðə ˈwɒʃruːm/
US /ˈstɛpɪŋ aʊt tə ðə ˈwɑːʃruːm/
Going out to the bathroom for a short time.
She raised her hand and said, "Stepping out to the washroom," before leaving the classroom.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A brief pause in a meeting or class to use the toilet.
The teacher allowed a stepping out to the washroom during the long test.
3. Leaving a room temporarily to freshen up.
After the long flight, he made a quick stepping out to the washroom to wash his face.
4. A polite way to excuse oneself to use the facilities.
During dinner, she whispered a stepping out to the washroom and slipped away from the table.