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 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
The former Airbus has two working lavatories, one transformed into a modern shower with hot water, the other serving its original purpose.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
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
See All Example Sentences for lavatory
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
The former Airbus has two working lavatories, one transformed into a modern shower with hot water, the other serving its original purpose.
—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
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
See All Example Sentences for lavatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavatory
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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.
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Take a cue and hang your towel in a more unobtrusive place, like on a hook in the bathroom.
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Authorities said the body recovered at the festival in western Michigan was found by a restroom vending company employee performing routine maintenance.
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An employee of the restroom vending company made the discovery during routine maintenance.
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On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.
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For Gatere, achieving those goals will require broader structural changes to an industry that, until last year, was not even required by law to provide separate toilets for women.
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“Lavatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavatory. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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