Lavatory

Pronunciation: /ˈlævəˌtɔri/

Definitions of lavatory

noun a room or compartment with a toilet and washbasin; a bathroom or restroom

Example Sentences

A1 I need to use the lavatory.

A2 The lavatory on the plane was very small.

B1 Please make sure to keep the lavatory clean for the next person.

B2 The lavatory in the hotel room was spacious and well-equipped.

C1 The lavatory in the first-class cabin was luxurious and had a bidet.

C2 The lavatory in the VIP lounge was beautifully decorated with marble countertops.

Examples of lavatory in a Sentence

formal Please remember to always flush the lavatory after use.

informal Hey, can you check if the lavatory is free?

slang I gotta use the lavatory real quick.

figurative Her mind felt like a messy lavatory, cluttered with thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of lavatory

• past tense: lavatoried
• plural: lavatories
• comparative: more lavatory
• superlative: most lavatory
• present tense: lavatories
• future tense: will lavatory
• perfect tense: have lavatoried
• continuous tense: is lavatorying
• singular: lavatory
• positive degree: lavatory
• infinitive: to lavatory
• gerund: lavatorying
• participle: lavatoried

Origin and Evolution of lavatory

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lavatory' originates from the Latin word 'lavatorium', which means a place for washing.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a washing place, 'lavatory' evolved to mean a room or compartment with a toilet and a washbasin for personal hygiene.