powder room

noun

Synonyms of powder roomnext
1
: a restroom for women
2
: a lavatory in the main living area of a house

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These more stately spaces are balanced with a playful energy, imbued via touches like whimsical wallpaper in many of the powder rooms. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 But don’t overlook powder rooms, entryways, and other tight quarters. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026 The walls of the powder room are covered in Pierre Frey’s Au Bord Du Lac. — Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powder room

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of powder room was in 1927

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