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."

Synonyms of lavatory

Words with a similar meaning to lavatory:

• toilet
• restroom
• bathroom
• washroom
• WC

Antonyms of lavatory

Words with the opposite meaning to lavatory:

• bedroom
• kitchen

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