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
The plane has nine lavatories for passengers in addition to one lavatory in the bedroom suite and another in the guest bedroom.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Thailand flight delayed by threat A bomb threat message on Air India flight AI 379, which was bound for New Delhi from Phuket International Airport in southern Thailand, was found in a lavatory shortly after the plane took off Friday, officials said.
—Shonal Ganguly, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
The rest of the red-eye flight continued as usual, until the pilot got up to use the lavatory during the journey.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
There are six passenger lavatories onboard, plus a rest area and mini-galley for the aircrew.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Thailand flight delayed by threat A bomb threat message on Air India flight AI 379, which was bound for New Delhi from Phuket International Airport in southern Thailand, was found in a lavatory shortly after the plane took off Friday, officials said.
—Shonal Ganguly, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
The rest of the red-eye flight continued as usual, until the pilot got up to use the lavatory during the journey.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
There are six passenger lavatories onboard, plus a rest area and mini-galley for the aircrew.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavatory
Noun
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More recently, Republican lawmakers banned transgender students from using school bathrooms that match their gender identity and banned gender-affirming care for transgender minors.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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This aged brass hand-towel holder offers a subtle touch of quiet luxury that will elevate your bathroom without exceeding your budget.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Options include climate control, a restroom with shower, bar setup and loft mezzanine with office.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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People needing to cool off can find access to drinking water, restrooms and a place to sit inside the centers, city health officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
9 July 2025
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In just five years, UNICEF and partners built 100 million toilets using flexible funding, and India became an open defecation-free country.—
Courtney Busch,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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And then there’s the mirrored cloakroom: a bathroom covered in mirrors, with two facing toilets, disco balls, and a vibe that’s pure Studio 54.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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“Lavatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavatory. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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