lavatory

noun

ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce lavatory (audio)
Definition of lavatorynext
as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste the school's filthy, broken-down lavatories were a disgrace

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Recent Examples of lavatory However, for long-haul trips, pilots need to leave the cockpit for meals, to use the lavatory or switch seats with a relief pilot. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 The 60 spacious rooms and 30 suites are all equally stylish with luxurious, 300-thread-count bed linen and high-tech Japanese lavatories. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026 The former Airbus has two working lavatories, one transformed into a modern shower with hot water, the other serving its original purpose. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026 Flight attendants emphasize closing the toilet lid before flushing to help limit the spread of germs in tight airplane lavatories. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lavatory
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  1. bathroom
  2. restroom
  3. toilet
Noun
  • Rooms The 10 stand-alone suites (including two family units) are made of insulated canvas, with air conditioning, deeply comfortable king-size beds, and ensuite bathrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Bear in mind that a communal bathroom can serve as a breeding ground for bacteria and germs.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • Health inspectors observed mouse droppings in the corners of the floors throughout the facility and in the restroom.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of restroom
Noun
  • The leak-proof, puncture-resistant container should then be thrown in the trash, not recycled or flushed down a toilet.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Inviting your child to join you by taking a seat on their potty or having a turn on the toilet when you’re done makes for an interactive experience that’s less likely to be met with resistance.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of toilet

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“Lavatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavatory. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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