Thesaurus results for WATER CLOSETS

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

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The interiors are just as blissful, with terra-cotta walls and smooth, wooden floor-to-ceiling wardrobes adding warmth to pale stone floors and marble bathrooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
The Point Dume residence has four bedrooms and six bathrooms in roughly 3,700 square feet across two levels.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

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Buc-ee's sued Beaver's Mini Mart in late July, four months after the chain known for its extensive food offerings and massive restrooms opened its first Ohio store less than a half-hour's drive away.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
About 100 people have come to the fire station each day for the portable restrooms, Kuiper said.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of restrooms

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In the Slovenian Alps, lodges that depend on rainwater have restricted the use of water for climbers and hikers, including for showers and toilets.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The city’s authorities will prioritize protecting and improving parks, advertising public cool spaces during hot weather and expanding access to public toilets and water, as well as adding shading to public spaces.

— Olivia Rudgard, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

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