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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The same went for the team’s suggestion to clad the powder room in tree bark, a nod to rustic Adirondack camp interiors. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 The residence also includes two additional bedrooms—one finished in pistachio green—along with an additional full bathroom and a powder room. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 Sunny Delight Tucked in a ceramic vessel the size of a julep cup, yellow and white buds play off the powder room wallpaper. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026 The main level of the home is complete with a gym, powder room and laundry room. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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