as in restrooms
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 lavatories
The all-electric passenger version seats up to 10 in a business-class layout or six in a VIP configuration, with lavatories, climate control, ambient lighting, and oversized windows.
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Omar Kardoudi
may 27,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
The 60 spacious rooms and 30 suites are all equally stylish with luxurious, 300-thread-count bed linen and high-tech Japanese lavatories.
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Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Flight attendants emphasize closing the toilet lid before flushing to help limit the spread of germs in tight airplane lavatories.
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Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
Smoke detectors were made standard in lavatories.
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Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Mar. 2026
Others were told to stand in the aisles or sit in the lavatories.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
The app also lets users save their favorite public lavatories for easy access.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
As previously reported, the Vacuum, Collection, Holding and Transfer system has been prone to clogging, leaving all of the carrier's lavatories out of service at the same time!
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Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
The new restroom building will have a surf shack theme and several all-gender toilets, as well as outdoor lavatories and drinking fountains.
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Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Omar Kardoudi
may 27,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
The 60 spacious rooms and 30 suites are all equally stylish with luxurious, 300-thread-count bed linen and high-tech Japanese lavatories.
—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Flight attendants emphasize closing the toilet lid before flushing to help limit the spread of germs in tight airplane lavatories.
—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
Smoke detectors were made standard in lavatories.
—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Mar. 2026
Others were told to stand in the aisles or sit in the lavatories.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
The app also lets users save their favorite public lavatories for easy access.
—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
As previously reported, the Vacuum, Collection, Holding and Transfer system has been prone to clogging, leaving all of the carrier's lavatories out of service at the same time!
—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
The new restroom building will have a surf shack theme and several all-gender toilets, as well as outdoor lavatories and drinking fountains.
—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavatories
Noun
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At least 15 states now restrict transgender individuals from using public restrooms, including in government buildings and universities.
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These undeveloped sites typically lack amenities such as water, trash, or restrooms, though some have fire rings and picnic tables.
Noun
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The home includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms, and was built in 2009.
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Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
Noun
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For those looking for simple car camping (beginner) Each of these campgrounds are in Angeles National Forest, offer piped water and vault toilets, and have sites with picnic tables, parking spots and campfire rings.
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In addition to ordering portable toilets outside gas stations, the city of Irkutsk raised public transport fares as of Wednesday, citing rising fuel costs.
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“Lavatories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavatories. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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