powder room

noun

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

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Spirich Over-the-Toilet Storage Cabinet For petite powder rooms, over-the-toilet storage offers a clever way to make use of vertical space for decluttering and organizing extra toiletries, towels, and beauty tools. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026 This solution is particularly suitable for old apartments with high ceilings, or for rooms that are not used permanently as a place to stay—like powder rooms or mud rooms. Melissa Grustat, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026 Wicker is timeless and now shines in unexpected shapes and spaces like powder rooms and sculptural lighting. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026 Dior recasts the classic bloom in modern fashion—less powder room, more playful. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powder room

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 10 Mar. 2026.

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