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water closet

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of water closet

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

bath, bathroom, head, latrine, lavatory, potty, restroom, toilet, washroom
Words Related to water closet

commode

outhouse, privy

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