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.
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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.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water closets
Noun
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The house features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
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Eleven full bathrooms and grand open living spaces—from a great room to a recreation room—offer ample room for both large gatherings and casual everyday living.
Noun
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On the hottest afternoons, the brand-new Nature Education Center is air-conditioned with roomy restrooms and cold water fountains.
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Brailsford's order allows transgender individuals to continue using single-stall restrooms matching their gender identity, or to use a multi-stall restroom when a single-stall facility is not available on the same floor of a building.
Noun
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Vault toilets on national recreation land generally have a pit at least 5 feet deep that can hold more than 500 gallons of waste.
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Only 20% of Mongbwalu residents have access to safe water, according to Oxfam, and a quarter lack access to toilets or hygiene facilities.
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“Water closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20closets. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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