Synonyms of lavatory

lavatory

noun

ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē 

as in bathroom

a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bathroom
• restroom
• toilet
• washroom
• bath
• latrine
• loo
• potty
• cloakroom
• water closet
• bog
• convenience
• comfort station
• john
• can
• commode
• head
• outhouse
• pot
• privy
• pan
• garderobe
• powder room
• jakes
• half bath
• ladies
• men's room
• ladies' room

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lavatory

Volunteers then tag the bathroom’s location and provide a brief description of the lavatory itself. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 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

Flight attendants say timing is everything, and the difference between a smooth trip to the lavatory and a frustrating standoff with a beverage cart often comes down to a few key moments during the flight. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026

The seat belt sign just clicked off, your coffee is catching up with you and the lavatory at the front of the cabin already has two people waiting outside it. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026