Definition of lavatory
lavatories
1 : a vessel (such 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 the airplane's lavatory
3 : toilet 1a
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Examples of lavatory in a Sentence
a wide choice of lavatories on sale at plumbing supply stores
the school's filthy, broken-down lavatories were a disgrace
Recent Examples of lavatory from the Web
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The RIAA steps in to protect their copyright to a NiN song someone found in a filthy concert lavatory.
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Origin and Etymology of lavatory
Middle English lavatorie, from Medieval Latin lavatorium, from Latin lavare to wash — more at lye
First Known Use: 14th century
LAVATORY Defined for English Language Learners
lavatory
playDefinition of lavatory for English Language Learners
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: a room with a toilet and sink
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: a bathroom sink
LAVATORY Defined for Kids
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