powder room

noun

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

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At the top of the line are the Pinnacle Suites, which measure approximately 1,150 square feet, with a king-size bed, living room, dining room, dressing room, balcony with whirlpool, and a guest powder room. Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025 Think of the bath or powder room as a jewel-box moment: a colorful surprise hiding within your home. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025 It is located off the front entry foyer, which also provides direct access to a powder room. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025 Four en suite bedrooms, five full bathrooms, a jewel-box powder room, and an additional half bath are featured, as well as a main-level guest suite. Monica Lander, Mercury News, 30 May 2025 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 7 Jul. 2025.

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