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
Those who were standing were sent somersaulting down the aisles; those sitting in the lavatories smashed into the ceiling.
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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
Other flight attendants and several passengers who did not have seatbelts on also hit the ceiling, including a baby being held on a lap and someone in the lavatory.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
As previously reported, the Vacuum, Collection, Holding and Transfer system has been prone to clogging, leaving all of the carrier's lavatories out of service at the same time!
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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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
Other flight attendants and several passengers who did not have seatbelts on also hit the ceiling, including a baby being held on a lap and someone in the lavatory.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
As previously reported, the Vacuum, Collection, Holding and Transfer system has been prone to clogging, leaving all of the carrier's lavatories out of service at the same time!
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavatory
Noun
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There are standalone bath tubs by the windows in every suite (showers and wash closets are separate), plus another half bathroom, walk-in closet, and roomy living area that make the upgrade well worthwhile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Accommodations feature a living room and separate king bedroom, a private plunge pool, a hammock, fire pit, outdoor shower, and oversized bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and skylit showers.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other cuts include homeless services, facilities maintenance, zoning enforcement, park rangers, restroom closures in some parks and elimination of a team that adds bike lanes across the city.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The expansion will include a gymnasium with flexible recreation space and a stage, a concession area and restrooms meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, a new lobby with play spaces and study nooks, and an elevated walking track.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The toilet has been one sticking point that’s left the astronauts dismayed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Despite the accomplishments, Artemis II astronauts had to contend with a more mundane problem — a malfunctioning space toilet.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Lavatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavatory. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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