lavatory
lav·a·to·ry
noun \ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē, British -və-t(ə-)rē\ plural lav·a·to·ries
Definition of LAVATORY
1
: a vessel (as a basin) for washing; especially : a fixed bowl or basin with running water and drainpipe for washing
2
: a room with conveniences for washing and usually with one or more toilets
Examples of LAVATORY
- a wide choice of lavatories on sale at plumbing supply stores
- <the school's filthy, broken-down lavatories were a disgrace>
Origin of LAVATORY
Middle English lavatorie, from Medieval Latin lavatorium, from Latin lavare to wash — more at lye
First Known Use: 14th century
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Rhymes with LAVATORY
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