water closets

noun

plural of water closet
as in bathrooms
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste the first house in town to have an indoor water closet

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Recent Examples of water closets The ensuite bathroom has heated floors, a marble shower, two private water closets, dual walk-in closets and a laundry room. — Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026 The primary suite is contained within its own wing on the second floor, with two walk-in closets and a bath with a skylight, soaking tub, and separate water closets. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water closets
  1. bathrooms
  2. restrooms
  3. toilets
Noun
  • The law had forced her to use gender-neutral bathrooms at school, effectively outing her.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
  • There are plenty of reasons why people need or want private rooms and bathrooms.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Definition of bathrooms
Noun
  • The land transfer will expand the 452-acre San Gregorio State Beach next door by more than half its size, adding to a park that already has trails, restrooms and a parking lot.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • For amenities like restrooms, a handicap accessible walkover, ample parking, and a lifeguard on duty, consider the Santa Clara Regional beach access.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of restrooms
Noun
  • As a bonus, the campground even had flushing toilets and hot showers.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • Dust blew in through holes in the tents, the toilets didn’t flush, fetid water flowed into the dining area and the sleeping quarters.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of toilets

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