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Lavatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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lavatory

 

[ หˆlรฆvษ™tษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public

A room equipped with a toilet and sink for use as a bathroom, especially on a ship or aircraft.

Synonyms

bathroom, restroom, toilet

Examples of usage

  • The lavatory on the plane was surprisingly clean.
  • She excused herself to use the lavatory.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

A place where people can wash their hands and faces.

Synonyms

bathroom, restroom, washroom

Examples of usage

  • He went to the lavatory to freshen up before the meeting.
  • There is a lavatory next to the dining hall.

Translations

Translations of the word "lavatory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น banheiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅŒเคšเคพเคฒเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Toilette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kamar kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฑะธั€ะฐะปัŒะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ toaleta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใ‚คใƒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท toilettes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuvalet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”์žฅ์‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toaleta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ toaleta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ•ๆ‰€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ straniลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรณsett

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ั€ะตั‚ั…ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tualet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baรฑo

Etymology

The word 'lavatory' has its origins in Latin, from the word 'lavare,' meaning 'to wash.' It entered the English language in the 14th century, initially referring to a vessel for washing. Over time, it evolved to denote a room or facility for washing oneself, particularly in the context of hygiene and sanitation. The term 'lavatory' has been commonly used in formal and public settings to describe facilities for personal hygiene and bathroom use.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,019, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.