noun

lavatory

restroom, bathroom, toilet

Where is the nearest lavatory, please?

Where is the nearest lavatory, please?

The aircraft has two lavatories.

The aircraft has two lavatories.

((noun)) a lavatory Is there a lavatory on this floor?

Synonyms: toilet, restroom, bathroom

From Latin 'lavatorium' (a place for washing), from 'lavare' (to wash).

Think of it as a place to 'wash' up. The root 'lav-' means to wash.

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