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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The bathrooms are large and most feature bathtubs, with toiletries by Aesop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Premium passes cost $55 each day, and includes access to an exclusive standing-room viewing area, premium restrooms, a dedicated bar area and access to premium food options.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Year after year, the mayor threatens to slash city services, including public restrooms, libraries, parks and recreation, and homeless programs.—
Paul Krueger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
Noun
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For toilets, Gagliardi recommends the Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner—Lime & Rust Destroyer.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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The system, used on cruise ships, uses smaller pipes and vacuum suction to flush the toilets.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Water closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20closets. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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