lavatory

One entry found for lavatory.

Main Entry: lav·a·to·ry
Pronunciation: 'la-v&-"tor-E, British -v&-t(&-)rE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ries
Etymology: Middle English lavatorie, from Medieval Latin lavatorium, from Latin lavare to wash -- more at LYE
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
3 : TOILET 3b
- lavatory adjective