powder room

noun

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

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Whether used to color-drench a powder room or serve as a subtle accent color, this hue is versatile enough for countless projects and design styles. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025 There are five bedrooms and six full bathrooms plus a powder room. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025 The layout remains largely intact, with the kitchen, living room, and powder room in their original spots. Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025 Primary toilets and other toilets, such as those in powder rooms that are used throughout the week, should be cleaned once a week. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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