as in bathrooms
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
the first house in town to have an indoor water closet
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Noun
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The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026 -
The oceanfront house spans 4,061 square feet and has four bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a lower-level, state-of-the-art theater accessible by a lift.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Through this program, individuals, businesses, foundations and institutions could contribute directly to park improvements — restrooms, pathways, landscaping, lighting and long-overdue maintenance.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Both bills contain exemptions, for example if there are single-occupancy restrooms or for someone entering a bathroom to provide medical assistance.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fix leaky toilets as leaks are a big waste of water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Items that usually fade into the background—such as sinks, toilets, or appliances—can become focal points when color is used thoughtfully.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Water closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20closets. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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