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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Originally built in the late 1890s but since restored and renovated, the 19-foot-wide structure has four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a powder room in roughly 4,500 square feet. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026 Heading upstairs, one passes by the small powder room on the ground floor. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2026 For example, an en-suite bathroom should match adjoining hallways and dressing rooms, but powder rooms can more or less stand on their own. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 8 Mar. 2026 Spirich Over-the-Toilet Storage Cabinet For petite powder rooms, over-the-toilet storage offers a clever way to make use of vertical space for decluttering and organizing extra toiletries, towels, and beauty tools. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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