powder room

noun

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

Examples of powder room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My husband says paper towels are only for the kitchen and look tacky in a powder room. Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024 The penthouse places a premium on outdoor living as skylit floating stairs leading to an expansive roof terrace complete with a private pool, spa, outdoor kitchen and California Room featuring a wet bar and powder room. Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024 Photo : Open Homes Photography A powder room boasts an eye-catching accent wall. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 The main house has five bedrooms, five bathrooms (plus a half-bath powder room). Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024 Spanning more than 6,000 square feet of living space over four levels, the residence offers five bedrooms, five bathrooms and two powder rooms. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024 There are four bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and one powder room, plus a separate apartment for staff. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024 The more intimate spaces such as the steam room and women’s powder room were built on stage, though there was a second unit that went out to Palm Beach to shoot aerials and wide establishers. Katie Bowman, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024 If your powder room is used only occasionally and if the toilet isn’t a water-efficient model, replacing it would be one thing to try. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024

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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 23 May. 2024.

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