powder room

noun
UK: /ˈpaʊdə ruːm/
US: /ˈpaʊdər ruːm/

  1. A small room in a house or restaurant that has a toilet and a sink, but usually no bath or shower, used mainly by guests.

    1. The powder room is just off the hallway.
    2. Before the party, I quickly checked my makeup in the powder room.

Synonyms

lavatory restroom bathroom cloakroom washroom half bath

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "powder room" is /ˈpaʊdə ruːm/ in British English and /ˈpaʊdər ruːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "powder room": lavatory, restroom, bathroom, cloakroom, washroom, half bath.

Example usage of "powder room": "The powder room is just off the hallway.". More examples on the page.