powder room

noun

Synonyms of powder roomnext
1
: a restroom for women
2
: a lavatory in the main living area of a house

Examples of powder room in a Sentence

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In total, the home offers six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and four powder rooms. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026 The main residence has five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, a powder room, a family room and a three-car garage. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Instead of covering the whole home with these materials, save them for a statement area, like an entryway or powder room. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026 But don’t overlook powder rooms, entryways, and other tight quarters. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powder room

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of powder room was in 1927

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“Powder room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powder%20room. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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