Noun: lavatory 'la-vu,to-ree [N. Amer], 'la-vu-t(u-)ree [Brit]
- A room or building equipped with one or more toilets
"He excused himself to use the lavatory";
- toilet, lav [informal], can [N. Amer, informal], john [informal], bathroom, water closet [Brit, archaic], closet [archaic], W.C. [Brit], loo [Brit, informal], jacks [Ireland, informal], bog [Brit, informal]
- [Brit] A toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it
"Most modern homes are equipped with lavatories for sanitation";
- flush toilet
- [N. Amer] 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 lavatory and splashed it on his face";
- washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand
Derived forms: lavatories
Type of: can [N. Amer, informal], commode [N. Amer], loo [Brit, informal], pot [informal], potty [informal], room, sink, stool [archaic], throne [informal], toilet
Encyclopedia: Lavatory