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
Reclining seats, panoramic windows, a private lavatory, a cocktail bar, internet connectivity, and cabin control features are all envisioned.
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Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
Window seats in the front half of the plane are preferred for quicker boarding and deplaning, while spots near the galley or lavatory are best avoided.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Work on Buckingham Palace continued at pace, with nearly 9 miles of new electrical cabling and more than 12 miles of mechanical pipework installed, along with accessibility upgrades including lifts and new lavatories.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
Window seats in the front half of the plane are preferred for quicker boarding and deplaning, while spots near the galley or lavatory are best avoided.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Work on Buckingham Palace continued at pace, with nearly 9 miles of new electrical cabling and more than 12 miles of mechanical pipework installed, along with accessibility upgrades including lifts and new lavatories.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavatory
Noun
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First there’s the commute itself, then, dealing with lugging all of my stuff out to the sand, and the less than pleasant bathrooms… not to mention the overpriced boardwalk food.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thankfully, the renowned esthetician has put all her signature facial magic into the Sculpting Wand, designed to deliver pro-level results from the comfort of your own bathroom.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are also ramps available in all public spaces, single-use restrooms near the pool, as well as a pool lift.—
Marcea Cazel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The accessible changing restroom with hoist, from Momentum Refresh, now also includes a breastfeeding and sensory-friendly space.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After dinner, Mark quickly left after the toilet overflowed due to Epcot's constant use throughout the day.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The guy got eaten by a T. rex while hiding on the toilet?—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Lavatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavatory. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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