lavatory

Speech parts

1. lavatory - Noun

2. lavatory - Adjective

Meaning

Washing, or cleansing by washing.

A place for washing.

A basin or other vessel for washing in.

A wash or lotion for a diseased part.

A place where gold is obtained by washing.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

washbasin john basin lav can privy toilet bathroom washstand flush toilet washbowl johnny wash loo head
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Hypernyms

can room throne pot sink toilet

Hyponyms

loo head convenience closet restroom public convenience

Phrases with the word

go to the lavatory lavatory bowl outside lavatory cat lavatory lavatory room lavatory basin

Derivatives

lavatories

Examples

he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face Source: Internet

According to historian Peter Ackroyd, "a public lavatory on London Bridge showered its contents directly onto the river below, and latrines were built over all the tributaries that issued into the Thames." Source: Internet

An unsightly lavatory is bothersome, but easily forgotten after every flush. Source: Internet

Edward Felt dialed 9-1-1 from his cell phone from the rear lavatory of the aircraft seeking information at 09:58. Source: Internet

A male flight attendant for Japan Airlines was found to have secretly drunk alcohol in a lavatory while on duty, a violation of the Civil Aeronautics Law that has drawn a reprimand from the transport. Source: Internet

Although, there was that time Chrisso published something about feminism that looked to be extruded from the junior lavatory of the IPA. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lavatorial lavatorially lavatorium lavatory basin lavatory bowl lavatory paper