Lavatory

/ˈlæ.və.tɔːr.i/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A room equipped with a toilet and sink; a restroom or toilet.

Please wait outside the lavatory while I finish.

A basin or bowl for washing hands or face.

She washed her hands at the lavatory before dinner.

A facility for washing oneself, commonly found in public places.

The airport lavatory was kept very clean and stocked with supplies.

From Latin 'lavatorium', meaning 'a place for washing'.

public lavatory

A restroom available for use by the public.

lavatory facilities

Amenities provided for toilet and washing needs.

ladies' lavatory

A toilet designated for women.

toilet

A fixture for receiving human waste.

bathroom

A room containing a bath or shower and typically a toilet.

sink

A basin for washing hands and cleaning.

John

I need to find a John.

loo

Where's the loo?