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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Altogether, the residence offers seven bedrooms—including several bunkrooms—along with six full baths and two powder rooms. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 June 2026 Shelton recommends placing it in spaces such as a powder room or kitchen, where its fragrance can gently freshen the space. Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026 Sarah Finnane dithered mightily before deciding on this wild wallpaper for the new powder room. Gary Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 June 2026 The 2,415 square-foot Ritz-Carlton Suite comes with a spacious foyer, powder room, and a dining room with adjoining kitchen pantry (not to mention a study complete with desk and seating area, and even a private fitness area with hand weights). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for powder room

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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 17 Jun. 2026.

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