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 raid drew criticism over separating families, and a group of Idahoans sued, saying officers hurled racial epithets and largely withheld water, food, bathrooms and medical care.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In that time, work is done on the floors, bedrooms, bathrooms and anything else that needs a look.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathrooms
Noun
  • The Meadows is the first tract open for public use and the park’s hub; there’s public parking, restrooms, a kayak and canoe launch, and a covered pavilion.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That includes robots roofing houses, lifting packages and cleaning restrooms.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of restrooms
Noun
  • One of those, the USS Gerald R Ford, also reported problems earlier this year, from toilets that weren’t working to a laundry fire that briefly stopped combat operations and destroyed some sleeping quarters.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Family toilets, on the other hand, often require a lower height to accommodate users of all ages.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of toilets

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