What does LAVATORY mean?

Definitions for LAVATORY
ˈlæv əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr ilava·to·ry

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. toilet, lavatory, lav, can, john, privy, bathroomnoun

    a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

  2. washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand, lavatorynoun

    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"

  3. flush toilet, lavatorynoun

    a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it

GCIDE

  1. Lavatorynoun

    A room containing one or more sinks for washing, as well as one or more toilet fixtures; also called bathroom, toilet, and sometimes commode. Commode and toilet may refer to a room with only a toilet fixture, but without a sink.

Wiktionary

  1. lavatorynoun

    A bathroom; a washroom; a room containing a toilet.

  2. lavatorynoun

    A facility for washing hands; a basin.

  3. lavatorynoun

    A toilet, a water closet.

  4. Etymology: From as if *, from lavator, from lavo; see lave.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Lavatorynoun

    A wash; something in which parts diseased are washed.

    Etymology: from lavo, Latin.

    Lavatories, to wash the temples, hands, wrists, and jugulars, do potently profligate, and keep off the venom. Gideon Harvey.

ChatGPT

  1. lavatory

    A lavatory is a room or enclosed space equipped with facilities, like a toilet and sink, designed for washing and personal hygiene. It is also commonly referred to as a bathroom, restroom, or washroom.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Lavatoryadjective

    washing, or cleansing by washing

  2. Lavatorynoun

    a place for washing

  3. Lavatorynoun

    a basin or other vessel for washing in

  4. Lavatorynoun

    a wash or lotion for a diseased part

  5. Lavatorynoun

    a place where gold is obtained by washing

  6. Etymology: [L. lavatorium: cf. lavatoire. See Lave to wash, and cf. Laver.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of LAVATORY in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of LAVATORY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of LAVATORY in a Sentence

  1. Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee:

    Recorded data is showing consistency with ACARS messages of lavatory and avionics smoke.

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