Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A room equipped with washing and often toilet facilities; a bathroom.
- noun A washbowl or basin, especially one permanently installed with running water.
- noun A flush toilet.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Washing, or cleansing by washing.
- noun A room or place for washing, or where anything is washed.
- noun A sort of concave stone table upon which, in the middle ages, dead bodies were washed before burial, in monasteries, hospitals, and elsewhere.
- noun In medicine, a wash or lotion for a diseased part.
- noun The ceremonial washing of the hands of the priest in the celebration of the holy communion.
- noun In plumbing, a permanent wash-bowl of marble, enameled iron, or porcelain, fitted with hot and cold-water pipes, a waste-pipe, and other conveniences and fixtures. It may be affixed to a wall or stand upon the floor.
- noun A room, especially in a hotel or public building, provided with means for washing the hands and face, and often including a water-closet.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Washing, or cleansing by washing.
- noun A place for washing.
- noun A basin or other vessel for washing in.
- noun A wash or lotion for a diseased part.
- noun A place where gold is obtained by washing.
- noun A room containing one or more sinks for washing, as well as one or more toilet fixtures; also called
bathroom ,toilet , and sometimescommode . Commode and toilet may refer to a room with only a toilet fixture, but without a sink.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A
bathroom ; awashroom ; a room containing atoilet . - noun A facility for
washing hands ; abasin . - noun UK A
toilet , awater closet .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
- noun a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it
- noun a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
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Examples
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The midcabin lavatory is closer, but I’ve got time to kill, so I turn and pick my way back among the crammed seats.
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The lavatory is also very nice, a serene expanse of cool white that nicely offsets the busy detail of the tile.
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It has a capacity for 4 passengers in its normal configuration, but it can carry up to 6 passengers if the lavatory is removed.
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A lavatory is commonly called a wash basin, some types of valves are called stops.
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A lavatory is commonly called a wash basin, some types of valves are called stops.
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A lavatory is commonly called a wash basin, some types of valves are called stops.
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A lavatory is commonly called a wash basin, some types of valves are called stops.
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A lavatory is commonly called a wash basin, some types of valves are called stops.
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A lavatory is commonly called a wash basin, some types of valves are called stops.
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A lavatory is commonly called a wash basin, some types of valves are called stops.
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trivet commented on the word lavatory
I think this word is only ever used on airplanes (in the states, at least).
February 21, 2007
abraxaszugzwang commented on the word lavatory
and parochial schools.
February 21, 2007
reesetee commented on the word lavatory
*Definitely* parochial schools!
February 21, 2007
trivet commented on the word lavatory
I never had the pleasure. Good to know, thanks.
February 21, 2007
reesetee commented on the word lavatory
Unbelievable. Someone's actually considering it.
February 28, 2009
dontcry commented on the word lavatory
Somehow, the phrase "pissing in the wind" comes to mind -- I just can't seem to work it into a joke... (re: rt's post)
February 28, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word lavatory
Sure, they can charge to use the loo. Just wait till that one time someone really has to go and doesn't have the money. They'll stop charging pretty soon after that--once someone cleans it up.
February 28, 2009
bilby commented on the word lavatory
Easy, just go behind a tree.
February 28, 2009
reesetee commented on the word lavatory
On the plane?
March 1, 2009
bilby commented on the word lavatory
Keep a cactus in your carry-on, that's what I always say.
March 1, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word lavatory
So... piss in your carry-on?
March 2, 2009
plethora commented on the word lavatory
A cactus? That could lead to some discomfort, especially on a turbulent flight.
March 2, 2009
bilby commented on the word lavatory
Silly bear. You take the cactus out of your carry-on bag and put it innocently next to the hacienda. When it's time to go, you walk nonchalantly down the aircraft aisle, hop over the horse trough, go across the street, behind the cactus and whizz on the pile of stones.
March 2, 2009
plethora commented on the word lavatory
What if other people follow your lead? A succulent doesn't need much water, an entire planeful of passengers could drown it.
March 2, 2009
bilby commented on the word lavatory
Any better ideas?
March 2, 2009
plethora commented on the word lavatory
Well, I'm no botanist, but perhaps a young citrus tree?
Also, preferably something that could not be used as a weapon, the way a spiky, ouchy cactus could. You wouldn't want it confiscated at airport security.
March 2, 2009
reesetee commented on the word lavatory
Sure, that'll work--as soon as they allow plant matter on planes. :-\
March 2, 2009
plethora commented on the word lavatory
Somehow, rt, that appears to be an obstacle noone else in this discussion has considered.
March 2, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word lavatory
The solution is simple. People who may need to use a lavatory should simply not board the plane in the first place. That will eliminate (ha!!) the problem entirely and not involve plant matter.
March 3, 2009
dontcry commented on the word lavatory
What about those really, really flat sponges that absorb tons of water without leaking? You could stash a couple of those puppies in your pants and away you go!
March 3, 2009
dontcry commented on the word lavatory
Orrrrrrr....ShamWow! A whole new market. Goody.
March 3, 2009
reesetee commented on the word lavatory
But they don't allow non-human animal matter either!
Or do you refer to fake sponges?
March 3, 2009
dontcry commented on the word lavatory
Totally fake. They are flat, like cardboard but plump up like crazy when absorbing liquid.
March 3, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word lavatory
Peeing on a ShamWow seems somehow like poetic justice.
But doing so in one's assigned seat? Eugh.
March 3, 2009
reesetee commented on the word lavatory
Well, at least you'd have a seat cushion.
March 3, 2009
nycanthro commented on the word lavatory
David Sedaris has a hilarious story about his adventures using the Stadium Pal. Yes people, the future is now!
March 3, 2009