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
As for the plane itself, TCS has created a custom Airbus A321 with a spacious cabin that offers leather flatbed seats for up to 52 guests, large lavatories, and full-length mirrors.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
No waste receptacles provided near the handwashing lavatories.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2025
The girl’s father confronted Thompson, who then reportedly locked himself in the lavatory with his iPhone for three to five minutes before the flight’s descent into Boston.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 23 July 2025
Of course, there are the obvious times when the lavatory is off-limits (during takeoff and landing, and when the seatbelt sign is on), but when is the best time to use the bathroom on a plane?
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
No waste receptacles provided near the handwashing lavatories.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2025
The girl’s father confronted Thompson, who then reportedly locked himself in the lavatory with his iPhone for three to five minutes before the flight’s descent into Boston.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 23 July 2025
Of course, there are the obvious times when the lavatory is off-limits (during takeoff and landing, and when the seatbelt sign is on), but when is the best time to use the bathroom on a plane?
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavatory
Noun
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There’s the supremely gentle shampoo, conditioner, and body wash to stock in your shower, the hand soap to leave on your bathroom sink, and detergent for your laundry room, the creams and lotions for every inch of your skin, and the mist to stash in your bag for on-the-go relief.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The compound, which is situated on eight bucolic acres with over 1,000 feet of water frontage, features a 7,600-square-foot main home with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
15 Sep. 2025
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By declining South Carolina's request, the justices left in place a lower-court order allowing one student to use boys' restrooms, while signaling no view on the broader legal issues.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The aides take patient vital signs, test blood sugar, remove IVs and catheters and help patients use the restroom.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Cabin crews also get frustrated by passengers flushing inappropriate items, like wet wipes, which clog airplane toilets.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The base price of the Generic Portable Prefab Tiny Home is $8,000 at Amazon, and amenities include a water heater, toilet, sink and mirror, marble shower stall, exhaust fan, and an air conditioner that’s dual cool and heat.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Lavatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavatory. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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