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
Of course, there are the obvious times when the lavatory is off-limits (during takeoff and landing, and when the seatbelt sign is on), but when is the best time to use the bathroom on a plane?
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
The 18-year-old asked her to go into the women’s restroom to get toilet paper for him, as there was none left in the men’s lavatory.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 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
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
The 18-year-old asked her to go into the women’s restroom to get toilet paper for him, as there was none left in the men’s lavatory.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavatory
Noun
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Sweep guest rooms, guest bathrooms, formal entertaining spaces, and other parts of the home that are used infrequently at least once a month.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The park has amenities such as restrooms, picnic benches and its own walking path.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Another will provide exhibition and environmental education spaces, while a smaller structure will host public restrooms.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Qabylqai was cuffed, hooded, and whisked to a camp, where cameras watched her day and night, even peering at her naked body in the toilet.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Each bus will also feature free Wi-Fi, an onboard bar (with drinks and snacks available for purchase), a toilet, and a separate changing room.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Lavatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavatory. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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