单词 | public toilet |
释义 | > as lemmaspublic toilet public toilet n. originally U.S. a toilet for use by the public; cf. public lavatory n., public convenience n. (b).Public restroom or public bathroom are now more usual in North American use. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > sanitation > privy or latrine > [noun] > water-closet or lavatory > public vespasienne1834 public lavatory1880 chalet1881 public toilet1895 rear1902 cottage1909 comfort station1923 public convenience1938 vespasian1938 facility1939 superloo1965 1895 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 6 Nov. 1/3 The men's public toilet was in a similar condition to that of a public toilet at a railroad station. 1967 Sunday Truth (Austral.) 16 July 28/4 To save gas she washes in public toilets, and if she feels like a drink she has a swig from a wino's bottle at South Brisbane. 2005 I. Sansom Mobile Libr.: Case Missing Bks. xii. 187 Something should be done about the state of the public toilets. < as lemmas |
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