lavatory
noun
lav·a·to·ry
ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē 
British -və-t(ə-)rē
plural lavatories
1
: a vessel (such as a basin) for washing
especially
: a fixed bowl or basin with running water and drainpipe for washing
2
: a room with conveniences for washing and usually with one or more toilets
the airplane's lavatory
3
lavatory
adjective
Examples of lavatory in a Sentence
a wide choice of lavatories on sale at plumbing supply stores
the school's filthy, broken-down lavatories were a disgrace
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Although the interior design is still being finalized, the horizontal spread of the aircraft cabin and reduced depth mean that a lavatory, or galley, is within six to seven rows fore or aft.
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Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
When alarms sounded in the early hours of September 14, 2019, as thieves ran off with the golden lavatory, staffers searched the museum before realizing it was gone.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The plane's unique shape offers endless possibilities, Delta said, including dedicated overhead bin space for 250 passengers, accessible seats and lavatories, and fewer rows.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
What happened on Charlotte-to-Boston flight About midway through the Charlotte-to-Boston flight, the girl got up to use the main cabin lavatory nearest to her seat, according to court documents.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
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Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
When alarms sounded in the early hours of September 14, 2019, as thieves ran off with the golden lavatory, staffers searched the museum before realizing it was gone.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The plane's unique shape offers endless possibilities, Delta said, including dedicated overhead bin space for 250 passengers, accessible seats and lavatories, and fewer rows.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
What happened on Charlotte-to-Boston flight About midway through the Charlotte-to-Boston flight, the girl got up to use the main cabin lavatory nearest to her seat, according to court documents.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lavatory
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“Lavatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavatory. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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lavatory
noun
lav·a·to·ry
ˈlav-ə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
plural lavatories
1
: a basin for washing
especially
: a small sink with running water and drainpipe
2
: a room with lavatories and usually with toilets
3
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