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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The main level will include a great room, dining room, kitchen and a powder room. — Joe Marusak october 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026 The larger Penthouse North, meanwhile, spans roughly 3,500 square feet and accommodates three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a pair of powder rooms across the fifth and sixth floors. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Guests will also find Le Labo amenities and separate powder rooms with Toto toilets. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Decorate your coastal living room with a selection of blue and white block prints, or elevate your powder room with floral hand towels. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powder room

Word History

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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