as in bathroom
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 closet
The corner primary suite features two custom closets and a bathroom with a separate shower, soaking tub and Toto water closet.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
To the left of the foyer is an expansive first-floor primary suite with a large walk-in closet, access to a separate private deck and a palatial en suite with a whirlpool tub, double sinks, a walk-in shower and a separate water closet.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
The primary suite is situated on the main level and has two closets, a spa-like bathroom, two vanities, and a water closet.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Well, for the most luxurious (and separate) space of all, consider dual toilets—not toilets in the same space but separate water closets where each person has complete and total privacy.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
To the left of the foyer is an expansive first-floor primary suite with a large walk-in closet, access to a separate private deck and a palatial en suite with a whirlpool tub, double sinks, a walk-in shower and a separate water closet.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
The primary suite is situated on the main level and has two closets, a spa-like bathroom, two vanities, and a water closet.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Well, for the most luxurious (and separate) space of all, consider dual toilets—not toilets in the same space but separate water closets where each person has complete and total privacy.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water closet
Noun
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The Biltmore, located in Asheville, is the largest home in America, spanning 175,000 square feet with 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its four rooms are large and modern, with comfortable reading chairs, long desks for a little remote work, and spacious marble bathrooms.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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The resort’s main public spaces—pool deck, restaurants, reception, public restrooms, and lounge area—are all accessible.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The witness walked with the victim to the restroom and waited outside, according to the report.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ginelli’s film highlights the gritty experience of refugees fleeing their homes, with the group forced to share basic toilet facilities and sleep nearly on top of one another.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Others, like Ava Louise, do it through viral media stunts, like flashing the New York-Dublin Portal or licking a toilet seat in the beginning of the Covid pandemic.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Water closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20closet. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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