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Synonyms for lavatory

Grammar : Noun
Spell : lav-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlæv əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i

Définition of lavatory

Origin :
  • late 14c., "washbasin," from Latin lavatorium "place for washing," noun use of neuter of adjective lavatorius "pertaining to washing," from lavatus, past participle of lavare "to wash" (see lave). Sense of "washroom" is first attested 1650s; as a euphemism for "toilet, W.C.," it is attested by 1864.
  • noun bathroom
Example sentences :
  • If you step into the lavatory with him, he'll show you the scar.
  • Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, September 3, 1887 » by Various
  • Just before we reached Overton I went into the lavatory to fix my hair.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Problem » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • It is well known what disorder was caused by this 'question of the lavatory.'
  • Extract from : « Spontaneous Activity in Education » by Maria Montessori
  • The lavatory door had jammed, as doors will jam in earthquakes.
  • Extract from : « The Dop Doctor » by Clotilde Inez Mary Graves
  • Conduct this gentleman to the lavatory, and assist him in making his ablutions.
  • Extract from : « The Free Lances » by Mayne Reid
  • But the passenger must have been in the lavatory, for I didn't see him.
  • Extract from : « Fantmas » by Pierre Souvestre
  • To their great relief they heard them enter the lavatory about ten minutes after.
  • Extract from : « Eric, or Little by Little » by Frederic W. Farrar
  • And to this hall there is attached a lavatory for the use of the men.
  • Extract from : « France and the Republic » by William Henry Hurlbert
  • First he is taken to the lavatory and scrubbed outwardly clean.
  • Extract from : « Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • A study of the illustrations will show clearly how the lavatory has been improved.
  • Extract from : « Elements of Plumbing » by Samuel Dibble

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