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 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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water closets
Noun
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The ultra-thin design has an 11-inch adjustable extension that fits most bathrooms, with 2 feet of vertical movement.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs, the home features four spacious en suite bedrooms, making for to a total of seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms across the estate.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like other newer clubs, the restrooms have the sinks in a common area outside the toilets to offer more supervision and prevent shenanigans.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Ionna Beacon stations feature 20 or more charging bays, a canopy covering all the stalls, trash bins, pet waste stations, outdoor seating areas, restrooms, an interior lounge space, and retail offerings.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Old Herald clippings from 1986 reported about homeowners toilets and sinks smelling like gas, a 3-year-old getting rashes and fevers from drinking the well water and fear of driers exploding.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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And, as with his first governor run, his offshore holdings — not to mention his attempt to game the property tax system by claiming a home of his was uninhabitable after the toilets were removed — surely will be raised.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Water closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20closets. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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