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 Flight attendants say timing is everything, and the difference between a smooth trip to the lavatory and a frustrating standoff with a beverage cart often comes down to a few key moments during the flight. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 The seat belt sign just clicked off, your coffee is catching up with you and the lavatory at the front of the cabin already has two people waiting outside it. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 Officials found three passengers in the cabin and their suspect hiding in the lavatory, Bali immigration authorities said in a statement. — CBS News, 11 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for lavatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavatory
  1. bathroom
  2. restroom
  3. toilet
Noun
  • After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sweet-Haus Tiny Cabin Company The bathroom is on the opposite side of the home from the living room.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • The poll, conducted by Savanta for AI meeting assistant company Bluedot, also found that 23% have used the restroom during a meeting with their cameras off, 14% have shopped online and 13% have exercised.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The teacher and the first-grader who had gone to the restroom heard the gunshots.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of restroom
Noun
  • Inspectors test commonly touched surfaces like door handles, thermostats, remotes, light switches, faucets and toilet flush handles.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Accessibility app Snowball turns lived experiences into detailed data, letting users review businesses and other venues for their step-free access, accessible toilets, parking, seating, lighting, noise, and quiet spaces.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of toilet

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“Lavatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavatory. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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