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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There's also a walk-in pantry, a laundry closet with appliances, and a powder room featuring a custom pedestal vanity. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Inside, five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and a powder room are distributed across roughly 4,900 square feet on three levels. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 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 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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