lavatory

noun
UK: /ˈlævətəri/
US: /ˈlævətɔːri/

  1. A room with a toilet and sink, especially in a public place.

    1. I need to find a lavatory before we leave the station.
    2. The train had a small lavatory at the end of each carriage for passenger use.

  2. A toilet.

    1. The lavatory is down the hall on the left.
    2. He excused himself from the dinner table to use the lavatory briefly.

Synonyms

toilet bathroom restroom washroom

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lavatory" in English means: A room with a toilet and sink, especially in a public place., A toilet..

The phonetic transcription of "lavatory" is /ˈlævətəri/ in British English and /ˈlævətɔːri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lavatory": toilet, bathroom, restroom, washroom.

Example usage of "lavatory": "I need to find a lavatory before we leave the station.". More examples on the page.