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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Completed in 1980, the residence offers five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and a powder room in roughly 4,100 square feet across two levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026 -
The home was built in 2000 and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-concept kitchen, a sunroom and a large living area with a stone fireplace, according to the property’s Zillow listing.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel has public restrooms designed to accommodate people with mobility issues, as well as ramps and elevators that provide access to all public spaces.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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There are no lifeguards here, but the park does offer family-friendly amenities like picnic pavilions, restrooms, and a beach wheelchair that can be reserved.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hosts are responsible for keeping the campground and fire pits clean, performing basic maintenance, restocking the toilets, and assisting visiting campers with check-in.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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Denver Water officials encouraged households to reduce indoor water use by installing low-flow showerheads and toilets, checking for leaks, and planning landscape changes that fit Colorado's dry climate.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Water closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20closets. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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