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Lavatory definitions

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

LAV'ATORY, n. [See lave.]
1. A place for washing.
2. A wash or lotion for a diseased part.
3. A place where gold is obtained by washing.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets [syn: toilet, lavatory, lav, can, john, privy, bathroom]
2: a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face" [syn: washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand, lavatory]
3: a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it [syn: flush toilet, lavatory]

Merriam Webster's

noun (plural -ries) Etymology: Middle English lavatorie, from Medieval Latin lavatorium, from Latin lavare to wash — more at lye Date: 14th century 1. a vessel (as a basin) for washing; especially a fixed bowl or basin with running water and drainpipe for washing 2. a room with conveniences for washing and usually with one or more toilets 3. toilet 3b • lavatory adjective

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. (pl. -ies) 1 a large receptacle for urine and faeces, usu. with running water and a flush mechanism as a means of disposal. 2 a room or compartment containing one or more of these. Phrases and idioms: lavatory paper = toilet paper. Etymology: ME, = washing vessel, f. LL lavatorium f. L lavare lavat- wash

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Lavatory Lav"a*to*ry, n.; pl. Lavatories. [L. lavatorium: cf. lavatoire. See Lave to wash, and cf. Laver.] 1. A place for washing. 2. A basin or other vessel for washing in. 3. A wash or lotion for a diseased part. 4. A place where gold is obtained by washing.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Lavatory Lav"a*to*ry, a. Washing, or cleansing by washing.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

(lavatories) A lavatory is the same as a toilet. (mainly BRIT) ...the ladies' lavatory at the University of London. ...a public lavatory. = toilet N-COUNT

Moby Thesaurus

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