lavatory
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lavatories
plural
lavatories
Britannica Dictionary definition of LAVATORY
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formal
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a room with a toilet and sink
◊ In U.S. English, lavatory is most often used for a room in an airplane.
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Smoking is not permitted in the airplane's lavatory.
◊ It may also be used for a room in other kinds of public places.
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the school's lavatories [=(more commonly) restrooms]
◊ In British English, lavatory is most often used for a room in a public place but may also be used for a room in a home.
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US, technical
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a bathroom sink
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a wide choice of lavatories on sale at plumbing supply stores
