as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
the lady discreetly whispered that she would be ready after a moment in the cloakroom
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Recent Examples of cloakroom
The theater’s predominantly female actors and staff — including cloakroom attendants, cashiers, cleaners, and cafeteria workers — spend much of their time supporting Ukrainian soldiers, weaving camouflage nets in the theater before opening the doors to audiences at night.
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Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
But after about 45 minutes of talks on the floor and in the GOP cloakroom, Norman and Self appeared before the rostrum and, standing by Johnson, changed their votes.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
In September 2021, the House Committee on Ethics fined Crenshaw $5,000 for bypassing the Capitol metal detectors before entering the chamber's Republican cloakroom.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
As members considered an earlier resolution to honor Chisholm before her death, Lee called her mentor from the House cloakroom and urged her to watch the proceedings on C-Span.
—Donna M. Owens, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
But after about 45 minutes of talks on the floor and in the GOP cloakroom, Norman and Self appeared before the rostrum and, standing by Johnson, changed their votes.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
In September 2021, the House Committee on Ethics fined Crenshaw $5,000 for bypassing the Capitol metal detectors before entering the chamber's Republican cloakroom.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
As members considered an earlier resolution to honor Chisholm before her death, Lee called her mentor from the House cloakroom and urged her to watch the proceedings on C-Span.
—Donna M. Owens, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloakroom
Noun
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And don’t even think about trying to change clothes in a tight plane bathroom.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Perfumes and Essential Oils Not only can fragrances and essential oils expire, it’s recommended to keep them out of the bathroom entirely.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Free tampons and pads are available in the restroom, said Onyx Theater General Manager Celine Negrete.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2025
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American River Wellness surveyed 3,017 drivers and truckers to find the nation’s best public restrooms, with three from Connecticut making the list.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The Nook's bathroom is accessed by a sliding door and contains a sink, shower, and a flushing toilet.—
Adam Williams
May 08,
New Atlas,
8 May 2025
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Can’t companies just make toilets and showers in the US?—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2025
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“Cloakroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloakroom. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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