lavatory

noun

lav·a·to·ry ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce lavatory (audio)

British -və-t(ə-)rē

plural lavatories

: a vessel (such as a basin) for washing

especially : a fixed bowl or basin with running water and drainpipe for washing

: a room with conveniences for washing and usually with one or more toilets

the airplane's lavatory

: toilet sense 1a

lavatory adjective

Synonyms

bath
bathroom
bog [British]
can
cloakroom [British]
comfort station
convenience [chiefly British]
head
john
latrine
loo [chiefly British]
potty
restroom
toilet
washroom
water closet

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

a wide choice of lavatories on sale at plumbing supply stores the school's filthy, broken-down lavatories were a disgrace

Recent Examples on the Web During a flight from Denver to Orlando on January 16, flight attendant Diana Giraldo helped the mother to the plane's back lavatory and assisted her in giving birth, Frontier Airlines said.

Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 19 May 2022 Diana helped the mother to the back lavatory and assisted the mother in giving birth.

Antonio Planas, NBC News, 18 May 2022 Seat spacing and lavatory size shrank with every new airplane design.

Roger Dooley, Forbes, 8 June 2022 The 33-foot-long cabin had been used to train Delta’s in-flight teams in Atlanta, and includes a (nonworking) lavatory and 42 standard coach seats from a retired Boeing 737.

Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 28 June 2022 But about 20 minutes into the flight, the fire alarm in the rear lavatory went off.

Ted Reed, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Giraldo helped the passenger to a back lavatory and assisted in the delivery.

Antonio Planas, NBC News, 18 May 2022 Airbus designed an inflight Covid quarantine tent, while Japanese airline ANA introduced hands-free lavatory doors.

Maureen O'hare, CNN, 31 Dec. 2021 The modernity of the housing stock was important: the O’Tooles had electricity, running water, and an indoor lavatory.

James Wood, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lavatorie, from Medieval Latin lavatorium, from Latin lavare to wash — more at lye

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	lavatory
释义	lavatory noun lav·a·to·ry ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē British -və-t(ə-)rē plural lavatories 1 : a vessel (such as a basin) for washing especially : a fixed bowl or basin with running water and drainpipe for washing 2 : a room with conveniences for washing and usually with one or more toilets the airplane's lavatory 3 : toilet sense 1a lavatory adjective Synonyms bath bathroom bog [British] can cloakroom [British] comfort station convenience [chiefly British] head john latrine loo [chiefly British] potty restroom toilet washroom water closet See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a wide choice of lavatories on sale at plumbing supply stores the school's filthy, broken-down lavatories were a disgrace Recent Examples on the Web During a flight from Denver to Orlando on January 16, flight attendant Diana Giraldo helped the mother to the plane's back lavatory and assisted her in giving birth, Frontier Airlines said. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 19 May 2022 Diana helped the mother to the back lavatory and assisted the mother in giving birth. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 18 May 2022 Seat spacing and lavatory size shrank with every new airplane design. Roger Dooley, Forbes, 8 June 2022 The 33-foot-long cabin had been used to train Delta’s in-flight teams in Atlanta, and includes a (nonworking) lavatory and 42 standard coach seats from a retired Boeing 737. Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 28 June 2022 But about 20 minutes into the flight, the fire alarm in the rear lavatory went off. Ted Reed, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Giraldo helped the passenger to a back lavatory and assisted in the delivery. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 18 May 2022 Airbus designed an inflight Covid quarantine tent, while Japanese airline ANA introduced hands-free lavatory doors. Maureen O'hare, CNN, 31 Dec. 2021 The modernity of the housing stock was important: the O’Tooles had electricity, running water, and an indoor lavatory. James Wood, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English lavatorie, from Medieval Latin lavatorium, from Latin lavare to wash — more at lye First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing lavatory lavatory paper lavatory paper Kids Definition lavatory noun lav·a·to·ry ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē plural lavatories 1 : a small sink (as in a bathroom) 2 : a room for washing that usually has a toilet 3 : toilet sense 1 lavatory noun as in bathroom a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste the school's filthy, broken-down lavatories were a disgrace Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bathroom restroom toilet washroom bath latrine loo potty cloakroom water closet bog john can commode convenience comfort station outhouse head privy pot garderobe pan powder room jakes half bath ladies men's room ladies' room
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lavatory

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