CEFR B1

lavatory

noun

Meaning

A toilet, especially one in a public place or an airplane or train.

Examples

The airplane lavatory was surprisingly clean.
Please wait until we land to use the lavatory.

Synonyms: toilet, restroom, bathroom, washroom, WC

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lavatory (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlæv.ə.tər.i/

Definition

A toilet, especially one in a public place or an airplane or train.

Examples

The airplane lavatory was surprisingly clean.
Please wait until we land to use the lavatory.
He asked the flight attendant where the lavatory was.

How to Use lavatory

use the lavatory (prepositional phrase): To go to the toilet. — "Passengers are requested to use the lavatory only when the seatbelt sign is off."
in the lavatory (prepositional phrase): Located inside the toilet room. — "I think I left my phone in the lavatory."

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