Synonyms of lavatories

lavatories

noun

plural of lavatory

as in restrooms

a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste

the school's filthy, broken-down lavatories were a disgrace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restrooms
• bathrooms
• toilets
• washrooms
• baths
• latrines
• loos
• cloakrooms
• potties
• water closets
• bogs
• conveniences
• cans
• comfort stations
• johns
• commodes
• heads
• privies
• outhouses
• pots
• pans
• jakes
• powder rooms
• ladies
• half baths
• garderobes
• men's rooms
• ladies' rooms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lavatories

Six of the aircraft's eight lavatories were not working — leaving only two available during the transatlantic flight, according to reports. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

An American Airlines Boeing 777 typically has eight lavatories onboard but only two were working. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

In 1971, a bomb went off in one of the lavatories on the 31st floor. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

The 60 spacious rooms and 30 suites are all equally stylish with luxurious, 300-thread-count bed linen and high-tech Japanese lavatories. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026

Flight attendants emphasize closing the toilet lid before flushing to help limit the spread of germs in tight airplane lavatories. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026

Smoke detectors were made standard in lavatories. — Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026

Others were told to stand in the aisles or sit in the lavatories. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026

The app also lets users save their favorite public lavatories for easy access. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026