powder room

noun

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

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Primary toilets and other toilets, such as those in powder rooms that are used throughout the week, should be cleaned once a week. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025 From laying tile and reviewing power tools to painting the perfect powder room and growing the ultimate garden, these creators inspire the next generation of homeowners to get their hands dirty. Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Lush Pierre Frey wallpaper envelops the powder room, while a pleated Decors Barbares sink skirt adds a romantic, textural contrast. Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025 At the top of the line are the Pinnacle Suites, which measure approximately 1,150 square feet, with a king-size bed, living room, dining room, dressing room, balcony with whirlpool, and a guest powder room. Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025 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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“Powder room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powder%20room. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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