English Explanatory Dictionary

gents

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. plural of gent
noun
  1. A men's room: a lavatory intended for use by men.
adj
  1. Men's: intended for use by men.
noun
  1. Alternative form of gents: a men's room, a lavatory intended for use by men.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛnts/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gents.wav

Word forms

gents

Etymology

A clipped form of gentlemen. As a room, via misspelling of gents', a clipped form of gentlemen's room.

Synonyms

men's gents'
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