lavatory

noun

ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce lavatory (audio)
Definition of lavatorynext
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 all-electric passenger version seats up to 10 in a business-class layout or six in a VIP configuration, with lavatories, climate control, ambient lighting, and oversized windows. — Omar Kardoudi may 27, New Atlas, 27 May 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 The former Airbus has two working lavatories, one transformed into a modern shower with hot water, the other serving its original purpose. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 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 See All Example Sentences for lavatory
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  1. bathroom
  2. restroom
  3. toilet
Noun
  • In addition to one king bedroom and one queen, the penthouse is home to three bathrooms (complete with Frette linens), one of which features a striking green sink.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • Advertisement And always wash your hands after using the bathroom to avoid transferring any microbes to your food or other people.
    — Alice Park, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of bathroom
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  • The newborn was found in a portable restroom on the campgrounds of the festival on the morning of Sunday, June 28, the final day of the four-day festival, according to Michigan State Police.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Several victims were were found in the pub’s restrooms at the back of the pub, the prime minister said, adding that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
Definition of restroom
Noun
  • On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • For Gatere, achieving those goals will require broader structural changes to an industry that, until last year, was not even required by law to provide separate toilets for women.
    — Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
Definition of toilet

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