Definition of lavatory Lavatory

/læˈvʌtɔˌɹi/ - [latvutoree] - lav•a•to•ry

We found 16 definitions of lavatory from 5 different sources.

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What does lavatory mean?

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Noun

lavatory - a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
  toilet, lav, can, john, privy, bathroom
  room an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view"
  head a single domestic animal; "200 head of cattle"
  comfort station, public convenience, public lavatory, public toilet, restroom, toilet facility, wash room, convenience a toilet that is available to the public
  crapper, commode, potty, throne, stool, toilet, can, pot the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
  washroom a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place)
lavatory - a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it
  flush toilet
  crapper, commode, potty, throne, stool, toilet, can, pot the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
lavatory - a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face"
  washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lavatory (a.)
    Washing, or cleansing by washing.
  • lavatory (n.)
    A place for washing.
  • lavatory (n.)
    A basin or other vessel for washing in.
  • lavatory (n.)
    A wash or lotion for a diseased part.
  • lavatory (n.)
    A place where gold is obtained by washing.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • lavatory
    A room or building equipped with one or more toilets.
  • lavatory
    A ceramic device used for depositing and removing human excrement with water through flushing.
  • lavatory
    A bathroom or lavatory sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe.

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