powder room

noun

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

Examples of powder room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Altogether, there are four bedrooms and four bathrooms, plus an additional powder room, distributed over roughly 4,200 square feet. Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024 In the tiniest spots, IKEA's lacquered pine wall hanging ($20) can be used to display your favorite baubles where a tree won’t fit—a child’s room, powder room, or studio apartment. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024 The powder room is a favorite of the clients’ and their family and friends. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024 Photo: Ethan Herrington Custom napkins from Leontine Linens add a personal touch to a powder room. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for powder room 

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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 14 Oct. 2024.

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