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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Sited on the sixth floor, the unit features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a powder room in a little more than 2,000 square feet boasting white oak parquet floors, 10-foot ceilings, and bespoke finishes created exclusively for the space, plus top-of-the-line home-automation and climate systems. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026 Other luxury amenities include a basement area, a wine cellar, a kitchenette, and a dedicated powder room. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026 Penny tiles in a powder room are a go-to, especially if said powder room has a vintage vibe to it. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026 This trend is bringing bold new looks to an everyday fixture at the heart of primary baths and powder rooms alike. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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