as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
the school's filthy, broken-down lavatories were a disgrace
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Recent Examples of lavatory
The new restroom building will have a surf shack theme and several all-gender toilets, as well as outdoor lavatories and drinking fountains.
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Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
According to Jones, flight attendants will deploy it when a pilot exits the cockpit to use the lavatory or for any other reason.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Aviation labor unions have long argued following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks that secondary barriers were needed to protect the flight deck when pilots had to open the door – such as to access the lavatory.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
As for the plane itself, TCS has created a custom Airbus A321 with a spacious cabin that offers leather flatbed seats for up to 52 guests, large lavatories, and full-length mirrors.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
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Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
According to Jones, flight attendants will deploy it when a pilot exits the cockpit to use the lavatory or for any other reason.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Aviation labor unions have long argued following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks that secondary barriers were needed to protect the flight deck when pilots had to open the door – such as to access the lavatory.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
As for the plane itself, TCS has created a custom Airbus A321 with a spacious cabin that offers leather flatbed seats for up to 52 guests, large lavatories, and full-length mirrors.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lavatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavatory
Noun
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Another $50,000 was gathered from Leadership Cincinnati Class 48, a program by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, for the bathroom facility.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Tarek then recounted making several extended trips to the bathroom to cool off and wipe his face, which eventually caught Heather's attention.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Carmichael grocery store and bakery received a red placard after health inspectors discovered 73 rodent droppings in areas including a shelf next to the restroom, the corners of an unapproved ice cream preparation area and retail sales dishes.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each offers restrooms, picnic areas, pet zones, paved parking, and drinking water, with locations spaced about an hour apart.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A lot of that has been driven by more efficient fixtures, like sinks and toilets, and more efficient appliances, like washing machines and dishwashers.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sarkozy’s cell is set to be 95-square feet and will contain a small TV, toilet, desk and shower, per the outlet, while he’ll also be permitted to have one hour of exercise by himself every day.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Lavatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavatory. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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