First Known Use: 14th century
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lavatory
noun lav·a·to·ry \ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē, British -və-t(ə-)rē\
: a room with a toilet and sink
: a bathroom sink
plural lav·a·to·ries
Full Definition of LAVATORY
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
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Origin of LAVATORY
Middle English lavatorie, from Medieval Latin lavatorium, from Latin lavare to wash — more at lye
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LAVATORY Defined for Kids
lavatory
noun lav·a·to·ry \ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē\
plural lav·a·to·ries
Definition of LAVATORY for Kids
1
: a small sink (as in a bathroom)
2
: a room for washing that usually has a toilet
3
: toilet 1
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