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.
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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
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
Noun
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But tile is generally preferred for bathrooms and entryways.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The contemporary home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus a powder room.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Self-cleaning and self-maintaining public restrooms do exist, and other communities in the nation use them.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Officials also constructed new restrooms and concession stands.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
Noun
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No detail is overlooked, think Dyson hairdryers, Japanese toilets, and enormous, indulgent beds that make mornings feel optional.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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All those new toilets and faucets can put a strain on underground infrastructure.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Water closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20closets. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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