powder room

noun

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

Examples of powder room in a Sentence

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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 Harsh White Light Bulbs Nothing ruins a festive mood faster than harsh white lightbulbs—and, no, the bulbs in your powder room are not an exception, Zook says. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 28 May 2026 Just off the main entrance is a powder room and two guest bedrooms, both with a private bath, as well as a study. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 May 2026 Take a maximalist approach to your small powder room by filling your walls with color. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for powder room

Word History

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 6 Jun. 2026.

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